By Barbara Kellerman March 12, 2024 Both founders and CEOs have been known to go down in flames. But in the first decades of the 21st century arguably no downfall was as spectacular as that of Elizabeth Holmes. Her story is so singular—her persona so captivating, her rise to fame so striking, and her … Continue reading 3 leadership red flags Elizabeth Holmes should have raised—and how you can spot them yourself
By Alison Taylor February 06, 2024 Corporate values aren’t optional, and they’re more controversial and contested than ever. Legal compliance no longer offers a solid foundation for efforts to run an ethical business. On the other hand, aiming to base your values and commitments on the full range of stakeholder pressures and demands is … Continue reading Why all workplaces should focus on human rights
Learn how predictive modeling can optimize your marketing campaigns through accurate audience segmentation, strategic ad placement and more. Jessica Hawthorne-Castro on January 31, 2024 Predictive analytics provides a solid foundation for data-driven decision-making for marketing campaigns. But while most marketing leaders already use some form of predictive analytics, specifically predictive modeling, many still struggle to … Continue reading Why you should add predictive modeling to your marketing mix
By Kathleen Davis January 26, 2024 Welcome to “Pressing Questions,” Fast Company‘s mini advice column. Twice a week, Deputy Editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions in less than one minute. Q: How do I know if I should quit my … Continue reading How do I know if I should quit my job?
By Victoria Repa January 25, 2024 As a business leader, there is one strategy I always follow whenever my company enters a period of crisis and instability. And no, it has nothing to do with business analytics or metrics. Instead, I start investing more energy in maintaining my physical and mental well-being: meditations, physical … Continue reading People should be at the center of your business strategy
By David Cohn January 22, 2024 For the past 20 years, the media’s working relationship with big technology platforms like Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc. has been a Faustian bargain. Tech giants provided access to the largest audience in human history (not an exaggeration) and in exchange, the media industry handed over ultimate control of their … Continue reading Media companies should turn to the Three R’s in order to navigate the tech landscape
By Paul Adler January 22, 2024 It is the last session of my MBA course on business and environmental sustainability and the room is buzzing. After a semester studying how businesses can help tackle climate change, students are about to vote on whether voluntary action by the private sector will be enough, or, if … Continue reading I’m a socialist professor at a business school. Here’s why business schools should hire more of us
By Lauren Valente January 22, 2024 For so long, career paths were generally thought of as linear: Get trained, build expertise, and work hard to advance in your chosen field until retirement. However, because of a global pandemic, challenging socio-economic crosswinds, and a tightening labor market, it’s no surprise that the way we view … Continue reading Worried about attrition? You should let employees rotate jobs
By Stephanie Vozza January 18, 2024 What do you want? Really? When it comes to your life, this is one of the hardest questions to answer. You might think you know, but if you’re feeling unsettled or like there’s something more out there, you likely haven’t answered the question. In 2010, Bonnie Wan, author … Continue reading If you want to be happier, you should write a ‘life brief’
By Bill Adams January 18, 2024 Retirement just isn’t what it used to be. Many executives 65 and older are choosing to work for longer—and they are being asked to stay. One reason executives are being asked to delay retirement is because companies are afraid of change and they are ill-prepared for change. Retirement-aged … Continue reading Too many leaders fear their younger coworkers. Here’s what they should do instead
