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Nisha Anand is a driving force behind a movement for change. An Indian-American activist, devoted mother, and advocate for racial justice with a firm belief in the transformative power of common ground, Nisha brings people together to make the American dream a reality for everyone. Her viral TED talk, “The Radical Act of Choosing Common Ground,” resonated with millions, and her work has been featured in CNN, The Hill, and Thrive Global (formerly the Huffington Post). Once a radical activist – she was arrested in 1998 in Myanmar for distributing pro-democracy leaflets – a lifetime as a change-maker made her a leader in forging alliances with unlikely allies to drive tangible progress. As CEO of Dream.Org, Nisha spearheads a diverse team united to create a world beyond poverty, prisons, pollution, and polarization.
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Want to build stronger, more enduring client and customer relationships? Start by leading with the values that make people want to work with you—not just buy from you. Strong client and customer relationships are critical to business growth, retention and reputation—but they don’t happen by chance. They’re built over time through consistent leadership, clear communication and a deep commitment to the partnership. For leaders, that means modeling the behaviors and principles that earn trust and foster long-term connections. To help you foster strong, lasting relationships with your clients and customers, the members of Fast Company Executive Board discuss the leadership principles that guide each and every interaction.
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Here's how to master daily leadership responsibilities without burning out. What does an effective leader look like? Oftentimes, what comes to mind is an individual who can successfully balance daily workflow, foster positive team relations, and handle an unforeseen crisis calmly and collectively. But strong leaders have another secret ingredient up their sleeves. They realize how important it is to manage their most valuable resources: time and energy. As a leader, being intentional about where to invest your focus can significantly enhance your productivity. Below, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members share their insights on other tried and true habits every successful executive should practice regularly.
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When external pressures force internal change, how you respond can either protect or reshape your brand, operations, and client relationships. Every business encounters moments when industry shifts demand a fast, thoughtful response. Whether it’s a regulatory change, market disruption, or evolving client expectations, adapting effectively is rarely straightforward. If you’ve faced this kind of pressure, you know how complex it can be to make operational changes while maintaining trust and continuity. To that end, Fast Company Executive Board members discuss real-world challenges companies have faced and how they’ve adjusted without compromising their brand or service quality.
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Here's why I'm introducing a new hybrid work policy to get my team back into the office.
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Despite DEI rollbacks, some company leaders remain rooted in their initial choice to prioritize inclusivity for their customers and staff. Amid recent pushback on DEI policies across the federal government, private company executives are also rolling back on their organizations’ earlier commitments to invest in DEI program initiatives for employees and the communities they serve. However, other brand leaders are determined to remain connected with a broader, stronger, and more diverse audience base to fuel company growth. And whether it relates to team functionality or delivering high-value products and services, these 10 experts from Fast Company Executive Board know just how important it is to build personalized, user-friendly products and processes that benefit all. Below, featured members each share one way for companies to embed DEI into business design for more inclusive products and work environments.
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Implement these best practices to help employees thrive in every type of work environment. To enhance remote and hybrid communication in the workplace, it's important for leaders to avoid a one-size-fits-all method and engage with employees on an individual basis. This type of approach helps them understand their individual staff members' workstyle personalities and comfort levels. Planning special events or fun activities to bring co-workers closer is one of the best ways to increase team morale and encourage long-term connections. However, most stakeholders will agree that overscheduling meetings that could really be wrapped up in an email or direct message, is often overrated and results in unnecessary fatigue on everyone's part. Here, 14 experts from Fast Company Executive Board each offer their best perspective on how to strengthen the lines of communication and collaboration across departments at their organizations, whether people are returning to the office or still choosing to work from home.
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At Dream.Org we close prison doors and open doors of opportunity into the green economy. We bring people together across racial, social, and partisan lines to create a future with freedom, dignity and opportunity for all.