Brendan P. Keegan

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I sat down with a friend who works remotely full-time and I asked her what her biggest work challenges are. This is the advice I gave her on how to overcome those struggles. 

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If you're on the edge of burnout, apply these tips. In the business world, it's important for managers and their employees to self-reflect and gauge when it's necessary to ramp up their performance during a busy time of the year or pull back to take a short break when needed.  In addition to work stress, employees may also be juggling personal responsibilities at home. While it's understandable to not always be 100% energized or inspired to get through your workload every day, Fast Company Executive Board members have nine tips that can help leaders and teams manage their energy levels to stay in optimal peak performance mode throughout the entire year.

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Hybrid models should be the future because they allow both employers and employees to get the best of both on-site and off-site work worlds.

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Moving to a larger team can be disorienting. The golden rule to remember is this: When in doubt, find out.

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Don’t just do something because it looks good at the moment. Think about your ability to make a long-term commitment to stay with the initiative and how it will ultimately shape your business.

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If you want to thrive in the fleet industry, it’s essential to recognize these benefits and take advantage of them for your own company.

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Support can show up just about anywhere in an organization. The main thing is that every person in your pit crew should be able to feel and understand the pulse of the company. 

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Ultimately, all that matters is that you know what’s best for your company and have the confidence to build and implement a plan that will work toward that end.

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It’s critical to deal with problem-causing employees so they don’t hold your business back. So, what do you do if someone is causing issues?

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You have power over the narrative and can change the conversation from resignation to retention. Sharpen your attitude and play more offense, because clarity of provision and purpose always keeps good soldiers at your side.

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Companies can quickly fail if they lack a strategic frame or mental model that lets them answer important questions.

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Here's how to build your public speaking skills and command a crowd's attention. If you're an introverted employee who is uncomfortable about speaking in large group settings—internally or externally—you probably prefer to keep your head down and let your work speak for itself. This method has helped you to succeed in your industry and now you're at the top of your game.  However, when you step into a leadership role, sometimes duty calls. You may need to present a complex business concept or product launch during a company town hall. You may need to answer to executive leadership members regarding your team’s performance levels during a great (or not so great) quarter. You may even be called upon—at some point during your time with the company—to communicate on its behalf about a hot topic of issue, among your fellow peers in a public space.  If you're lacking in confidence on how best to prepare, there are plenty of outlets to practice and improve your presentation skills in time for the next big meeting. Below are 13 ideas from Fast Company Executive Board members that may also decrease some anxiety before presenting.

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Feeling "stuck" can have a negative impact on multiple areas of your business. Thankfully, there are ways to reignite your creative spark. No matter how successful their company is, it's common for business owners and their teams to feel stuck in a rut. Whether employees aren't as productive or creativity is no longer flowing, these circumstances can cause a drop in sales and have a negative impact on company culture overall.If this feels like the situation you're in, there are some ways to get "unstuck" and jumpstart your business's success. Below, 15 members of Fast Company Executive Board shared some tips for sparking unique creativity for your brand in 2022.

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Expanding too quickly is, admittedly, just as detrimental for your business as not expanding fast enough.

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Making simple but effective changes to your customer experience can make a huge difference in how your brand is perceived. When it comes to customer service, it's often the little things that make the most difference. Simple actions like using the customer's first name more often or delivering a personalized order confirmation are easy enough to automate and execute, but they can have a big and lasting impact on how a customer feels about your brand. There are plenty of opportunities to pick the "low-hanging fruit" and start improving your customer experience right away, without breaking the bank or expending tons of resources. To help you do this, 15 members of Fast Company Executive Board shared some easy ways they’ve boosted their customer experience and why it was so effective.

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If you’ll soon be getting back in the skies or on the road for business travel, take note of these smart tips. Business travel is beginning to pick back up thanks to the rise in vaccination rates. This means that many business travelers, many of whom used to travel frequently, have to once again figure out the best “travel hacks” to ensure safe and efficient trips.  Frequent travelers know that constantly being on the road or in the air can feel exhausting and overwhelming if you aren’t adequately prepared. That’s why a panel of Fast Company Executive Board members shared some of their best strategies to make traveling easier. Follow their must-know travel hacks if you’re constantly on the go for work, especially during the busy holiday season.

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The transition to EVs is already in motion—not just because technology makes EVs feasible to create but also because society is moving toward greater climate and environmental protection.

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The scarcity of integrity is what makes you stand out when you show it, and you never know who’s following along behind you.