Have you experienced that awkward moment when you meet a new colleague, notice a visible disability, and suddenly, all you know about everyday social interaction seems to go out the window? You are not sure what to say, what not to say, or where to lo…
An animal testing laboratory at Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain technology company was found to have “objectionable conditions or practices” by the Food and Drug Administration, which cited the company and urged it to address the problem…
The holiday season is a perfect storm for stress. Often, there are a lot of things that need to happen in a short period of time. There are family obligations. You have to address year-end issues at work. Plus, you probably have to buy a few gifts, an…
This summer, I traveled to Vicenza, Italy, to support a dear friend who had decided to pursue her lifelong passion for opera singing. At 53, she refused to let her dreams quietly fade into retirement. Instead, she boldly embarked on a journey to becom…
A question for you, managers: Do you want to do this job? Or are you an accidental manager?
In a recent survey, Gartner found that one in five managers “would prefer not being people managers, given a choice.”
Since I’m an executive c…
For months, my client Antonio wrestled with how to handle his direct report Zoe. Zoe was a senior manager who executed tasks without fail, ensuring accuracy and on-time monthly delivery of client invoices for their professional services firm. But her …
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday in just its second major transgender rights case, which is a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.The justices’ decision, not expected for several months, could …
I still remember walking into my first mastermind group meeting: My heart was racing—a mix of excitement and a lot of nerves. I had finally taken the leap to invest in myself and my business, hoping this would be the push I needed to level up.
I im…
Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions.
Q: How can I be…
It seems like no matter where you look, workplace misconduct is everywhere. With a growing number of sexual harassment and bullying allegations against high-profile figures, we are forced to confront the chilling extent o…
