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Amit Paley is the Executive Director of the Movement Against Malnutrition and the Entrepreneur In Residence at the International Rescue Committee. As a distinguished CEO, social entrepreneur, advocate, and journalist, Amit Paley has a remarkable track record. He formerly led The Trevor Project, the largest organization in the world dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health support for LGBTQ youth. During his tenure, the organization grew its outreach more than ten-fold, initiated global expansion, and developed cutting-edge technology using AI and machine learning, earning recognition as one of TIME magazine’s top 100 inventions. Amit also held the position of Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, advising Fortune 500 companies, governments, and non-profits. His journalism career began at The Washington Post, where he reported on key beats, served as a foreign correspondent in Iraq, and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for his financial investigative reporting. Amit is a respected speaker featured in prominent media outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, ABC, NBC, CBS, NPR, and CNN. He has taught as an adjunct professor at City University of New York and has served on various boards and committees, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Steering Committee and the Board of the Center for Public Integrity. He chaired the Graduate Council of The Harvard Crimson. Amit graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
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Considering these factors may keep your company relevant in the industry. Mobile optimization has not only changed how consumers move through their personal lives, but it has also elevated the way C-Suite executives maintain their daily business workflow. If leaders intend to continue a steady sales funnel that is flowing with new prospects, then it's also key to engage in digital platforms that enable them to meet customers exactly where they are at—and on the go. Below, Fast Company Executive Board members discuss eight areas in the digital landscape that can increase a company's exposure and growth potential in today's marketplace.
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If you want to keep morale high and avoid a slump after the holidays, here's how to encourage positivity and cheer among your team. During the holiday season, employees are often excited about seeing their families, taking time off and relaxing before the start of a new year. It's difficult, however, to carry this spirit into the new year when employees have to go back to a normal work schedule in January. Leaders can take the initiative to change this mindset by doing small things to support employees, such as supporting their personal goals through company-sponsored gym memberships or having more frequent happy hours. To help, Fast Company Executive Board members shared some effective ideas for encouraging cheer and positivity post-holidays and into the new year.
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Being a leader can be mentally and emotionally taxing, so it's important to prioritize wellness and self-care as a manager. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of thinking about mental health and wellness in the workplace. Business leaders have begun advocating for the wellbeing of their employees in growing numbers, transforming mental health support from a perk to a workplace imperative. Even as leaders across industries strive to improve support for their teams, many face their own mental health challenges. To help fellow leaders cope, a panel of Fast Company Executive Board members offered their best advice for managing the unique pressures of leadership and prioritizing mental health and wellness as a manager.
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Dec 15, 2021
Remote and hybrid workplace environments are here to stay. Prior to the COVID-19 global pandemic, most executive leaders were accustomed to managing their employees in-office on a daily basis. Now, in the new and ever-changing virtual work world, some leaders are struggling to maintain culture and team growth like they once did. In a candidate-driven market and with the “Great Resignation” still looming, many company heads understand that offering more job flexibility, real work-life balance, and substantial growth opportunities are key to staying ahead of the competition and attracting the best talent. To help supervisors and staff gain confidence as they continue to navigate a growing remote or hybrid business environment, 16 Fast Company Executive Board members share strategies remote managers can use to help their virtual talent develop a thriving career and stay connected with one another.
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As long as you're unequivocally clear about who you are and what you stand for, and begin with the structural, big-picture ideation, you should be on your way to executing a successful, cohesive rebrand.
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Stress is a natural part of life, but it doesn't have to derail your focus and productivity. Leaders generally deal with some level of stress on a daily basis—but they can't let it sidetrack them or shut them down. With multiple responsibilities on their plate, leaders need to have go-to strategies and coping mechanisms to ease both everyday and situational stress and get back to the work at hand. With plenty of experience coping with the myriad responsibilities of leadership, the members of Fast Company Executive Board have their own methods for handling high-pressure moments, big responsibilities, and heavy workloads. Below, 15 of them share their favorite ways to find calm and move forward. Follow their recommendations the next time you find yourself carrying the burden of stress.
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The Movement Against Malnutrition
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The mission of The Trevor Project is to end suicide among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people.