Gianluca Ferruggia

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From setting expectations to fostering collaboration, department leaders need solid strategies to negotiate freelance contracts that drive mutual success. Freelancers and contractors have become essential contributors to today’s flexible workforce. But managing those relationships requires a different playbook than hiring full-time staff. Department leaders must strike the right balance of collaboration, structure, and adaptability to build high-performing partnerships. To help, 13 Fast Company Executive Board members each share their best advice for negotiating freelance and contract-based work arrangements. Here's how they recommend handling your department's contractor agreements for mutual success.

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In today's digital landscape, a great podcast builds a following, sparks conversation, and earns repeat listeners. Launching a podcast is easy—building one people actually want to listen to is another story. With thousands of shows fighting for attention, success comes down to what you say, how you say it, and who you're saying it to. Strong production helps, but standout content starts with clarity, originality, and a clear connection to your audience. To help you create a series that lasts, 14 Fast Company Executive Board members share their best strategies for producing podcast content that engages, delivers value, and builds loyal listeners.

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To thrive through disruption, leaders must develop cultures grounded in trust, communication, and purpose. Uncertainty is inevitable in today’s business landscape, thanks to economic volatility, leadership changes, and global disruptions. But while instability can rattle even the strongest organizations, resilient cultures rise above the noise. The foundation for resilience is laid long before a crisis hits through clear values, transparent leadership, and strong interpersonal trust. To understand how today’s executives create adaptable, cohesive, and confident teams in unpredictable times, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members share their top strategies for cultivating resilience across their organizations.

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In 2025, staying relevant means optimizing every touchpoint, from AI-powered prospecting to personalized content delivery.

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Business leaders across industries are leveraging AI to boost efficiency, improve decision-making, and provide deeper value to their clients. AI is rapidly changing how businesses operate, and the companies seeing the most value are the ones using it strategically. From streamlining internal processes to improving decision-making, AI has the potential to boost efficiency and your bottom line. But realizing those benefits takes more than plugging in a new tool; it requires clear goals, quality data, and strong human judgment. If you're seeking inspiration on business use cases for AI, the members of the Fast Company Executive Board share specific ways this technology has improved their operations.

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With more agencies than ever before, those with the smartest lead generation strategies will likely be the ones that get hired.