Mukesh Kumar

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If staff members are unhappy and burnout, lean into these expert strategies to increase their morale and strengthen team relations.  Employee workplace winter blues are more common than not—especially after the holiday season ends and spring seems so far off. But if employee disengagement continues to linger, or workflow patterns are lagging, there may be more going on than meets the eye that a leader must address. Employee wellness should actually begin from the top down, with leadership teams demonstrating their commitment to improving the entire organization's culture. To encourage a positive mindset and regain trust, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members each share a strategy to promote employee wellness and reduce absenteeism on the job.

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Learn how to leverage your unique strengths and community connections to unlock personal and professional growth. Leaders often succeed by building on their unique strengths and tapping into the power of their communities. Whether through strategic collaborations, mentoring others, or applying specialized skills in new ways, leveraging these resources can accelerate personal growth and professional advancement. However, identifying the best ways to harness your talents and network effectively can feel overwhelming without the right guidance. To help, Fast Company Executive Board members offer practical strategies for using your unique skill sets and community connections to create meaningful growth opportunities.

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If you’re struggling to spot disengagement, these expert strategies from Fast Company Executive Board members will help you re-engage your team. It’s no secret that disengaged employees can quietly impact a workplace's overall productivity and morale. From missed deadlines to declining enthusiasm, recognizing the subtle signs of disengagement is often the first step toward addressing the issue. The challenge lies in identifying these red flags early and employing effective strategies to re-engage your team before the problem escalates. Below, Fast Company Executive Board members share practical tips for spotting disengagement and actionable solutions to cultivate a motivated and committed workforce. Whether you’re a manager, business owner, or team leader, their advice will help you create a workplace where everyone feels connected and empowered.

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When used correctly, consider AI technology as a minor contributor to your daily workflow, not a major threat to your current role. Marketing is all about the creative process of the human mind, but after so many years of coming up with brand campaigns, it's not surprising that new ideas can sometimes grow stale. That's where the evolution of AI tools comes in.  Whether companies are using artificial intelligence to gauge a potential customer base or to spark an attention-grabbing subject line in the latest email newsletter, most teams realize the benefits of utilizing AI responsibly to personalize their brand communications and increase their daily productivity with the help of automation. To demonstrate how AI tools have improved their quality of work life and technological mindset, 14 members from Fast Company Executive Board each offer one specific way marketers can treat AI as a "tool in the shed" to support their creative outlet process, not take it away.

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It's lonely at the top if you don't have the right support network to lean on regularly.  According to a Harvard Business blog, approximately 70% of CEOs have reported feelings of loneliness. But the good news is, they don't have to go it alone if they begin to lean on their peers with similar career circumstances and are willing to collaborate and learn from each other. Keeping an open-door policy at work and staying connected with staff members across departments is important for strengthening work relationships and a sense of togetherness. However, it's also necessary to maintain a work-life balance to enjoy meaningful activities with family and friends that will reinvigorate your purpose for pursuing your livelihood each day. The following experts from Fast Company Executive Board have all had their moments. Here, they each offer their suggestions on how to find the right support and build community to create success in any role.

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Here's how to stop the lies from spreading and keep loyal consumers updated on what's correct. When it comes to maintaining a positive image and authentic brand reputation, company leaders need to control their narrative before someone on the outside tries to spin their own tales about the brand in a non-appealing way. Here, 15 brand leaders from Fast Company Executive Board each share their most effective strategies to combat misinformation and ensure the integrity of information in an era of digital manipulation.