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About
Victoria Chynoweth is a renowned journalist and opera singer recognized for her insightful contributions to various high-profile publications. Her expertise extends across a wide range of topics — from technology to global business trends — and she has graced stages and forums around the world, speaking at events for ambassadors, lords, and dignitaries in esteemed venues like the UK House of Commons, Guildhall in London, and the Vatican.
Victoria Chynoweth
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Whether you're running a nonprofit, building a startup, or scaling a creative studio, embedding your values into every step of growth isn’t optional—it’s the foundation.
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When leaders work together, especially across functions, they can build safe, reliable spaces for innovation and growth.
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To build long-term loyalty and relevance, brands must evolve with their customers and stay aligned with their expectations. Customer expectations are constantly changing, and the most successful brands are proactive enough to anticipate them. Sales growth in the modern age is all about forging stronger relationships, building trust, and creating value at every stage of the customer journey. From real-time feedback loops to thought leadership and adaptive storytelling, business leaders are finding new ways to grow in sync with the people they serve. To that end, 17 members of the Fast Company Executive Board share the most effective practices they’ve used to evolve alongside their customers and strengthen long-term loyalty.
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When it comes to social media engagement, what matters most is creating the kind of connection people want to respond to. As social media platforms evolve, brands aren’t just posting to be seen; they also want to connect more meaningfully with their audiences. Engagement now hinges less on polish and more on presence, personality, and participation. Rather than pushing one-sided content, the most effective strategies invite people in, spark conversation, and create space for genuine interaction. To that end, 17 Fast Company Executive Board members share creative ways to drive social media engagement and why these approaches are so effective.
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The blueprint is simple: Map your skills, find the right tools, test the waters, and never lose your human touch.
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If given the chance to start over, these are the moves seasoned entrepreneurs say they’d make to build their businesses differently today. Hindsight can be a powerful teacher, especially for entrepreneurs who’ve weathered the highs and lows of building a business from the ground up. From financial decisions and branding strategies to selecting the right partners and saying “no” sooner, many business leaders have learned what they’d do differently if they had the chance to start fresh. To that end, Fast Company Executive Board members reflect on those hard-earned lessons and share the changes they’d make if they were launching their companies today. Here's how they've used what they've learned as a valuable roadmap for building stronger, more resilient companies.
