Shayne Fitz-Coy

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Learn to lead with confidence and teach others to do the same. You don't need to have all the right answers to be an effective leader. It’s about fostering a work environment where your team can thrive and collaborate on discovering better solutions. Executive coaching can help leaders develop a more adaptive and insightful leadership style, enabling them to better support their team’s growth and navigate complex challenges. From refining the corporate decision-making process to improving their interpersonal skills, coaching can have a profound impact on any leader's journey.  Below, 15 thought leaders from Fast Company Executive Board each share their experiences with executive coaching, how it transformed their leadership style, and why they highly recommend it to other managers.

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Apply these 9 strategies to stay agile in the face of trade and regulatory shifts. In today’s increasingly interconnected world, business leaders constantly navigate a complex landscape shaped by global tensions, trade disruptions, and shifting regulatory requirements. With geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuating policies creating added obstacles, staying ahead of the curve is difficult but crucial.  To operate successfully through turbulent times, adaptability and strategic foresight are the key ingredients for business health. Here, nine experts from Fast Company Executive Board offer their insights on how to thrive amid these everchanging international dynamics and ensure long-term success despite the challenges.

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Being short-sided on your business plans may dampen community relations and deter a positive brand reputation. A brand's partnership with a new community of interest can easily go south if the company's leaders are not transparent about their true intentions of moving into the area. However, when the focus is community over profits, and there is consistent communication with active listening between corporate representatives and community residents, it will likely be a positive opportunity for everyone the project will impact.  Below, nine leading experts from Fast Company Executive Board discuss how and why business organizations must tread lightly when bringing "economic development" to a small city or town.

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From RTW mandates to fully remote: Business leaders share their insights on making the change. Employers continue to debate the pros and cons of implementing a mandatory RTW status versus allowing their staff to remain remote on a full-time basis. However, some employees are drawing a line in the sand to protect their ability to maintain work-life balance, daily productivity, and a sense of team morale and connections.  Below, 15  Fast Company Executive Board members discuss why the benefits of transitioning from an on-site company or in-person role to working fully remotely outweigh some of the cons.

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Respect and communication are key to strengthening business relationships. In a tight economy and competitive marketplace, with consumers holding their pocketbooks closer and rethinking their spending habits, the last thing a brand wants to do is lose their trust due to a data privacy concern that slipped through the cracks. Complying with the state regarding privacy regulations and keeping clients informed about any changes or sudden breaches that may impact the information gathered is essential to earn their continued trust. To help marketing teams stay on the right course, 11 Fast Company Executive Board members each share one important factor every leader should know about customer data privacy for marketing outreach.

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 Are you getting a return on your high-tech investment? Here's how to determine the best digital solutions that will benefit your clients and stakeholders. To get ahead in today's marketplace, business teams must comprehend the benefits or pitfalls of specific technology in their search to solve client and staff pain points. Keeping up with the latest software gadgets can also cost a fortune. That is why it's best for companies to investigate their options before investing in a package that doesn't serve their clients or employees at all. Below, 14 experts from Fast Company Executive Board share their time and expertise to explain their approach to managing the cost and ROI of integrating emerging technologies they may choose to invest in.