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The New Way We Work

251 EpisodesProduced by Fast CompanyWebsite

Fast Company deputy editor Kathleen Davis takes listeners on a journey through the changing landscape of our work lives. Each episode explores the future of work, including the state of remote and hybrid work amid the return-to-office battle; how AI will change the way we do our jobs; the status of … read more

251 Episodes | 2018 - 2024

Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

We are back with new episodes next week!

March 25th, 2024

3:07

The New Way We Work is back for a new season next week and we are unpacking the biggest problems with work! Problems like lack of pay transparency, how hard work too often goes unrewarded, how the wrong people end up as …

Supply Ch(AI)n Strategy Session - AI Bootcamp FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP

March 11th, 2024

19:43

How artificial intelligence is shaping the product journeys from procurement to end customers.

Time for Growth - AI Bootcamp FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP

March 4th, 2024

24:48

In this podcast, leaders in HR and AI reveal what it will take for businesses to get their staff on board.

How to fix everything that's wrong with meetings

February 12th, 2024

33:42

According to surveys, the average employee spends more than 4 hours a week in meetings, but around 90% of people consider their meetings to be unproductive. While it’s tempting to eliminate meetings altogether, they are …

Everything you need to know about what work will be like in 2024

February 5th, 2024

35:57

Work has changed a lot in the last few years: from the shift to remote work to the struggle over returning to the office, from the great resignation to mass layoffs at tech and media companies, from the rise in union …

How to make performance reviews less tedious and more useful

December 26th, 2023

27:22

The end of the year brings a lot of office traditions: holiday parties, year-end bonuses if you’re lucky, and often performance reviews. In this …

Looking back at the biggest stories from 2023

December 18th, 2023

1:03:30

Kate Davis is joined by Fast Company podcast hosts KC Ifeanyi, Yasmin Gange and Josh Christensen to discuss the biggest stories from 2023

Designing an office workers actually want to return to

December 11th, 2023

32:32

Workplaces move through design trends and conceptual themes just like other parts of modern interior commercial design. Remember the evolution of the …

Your biggest career risks

December 4th, 2023

17:42

Sometimes, taking a scary, big career risk is the move that changes everything. We asked attendees at the Fast Company Innovation Festival a few months ago to share the biggest career risks they’ve ever taken. We heard …

Science-based ways to help boost emotional intelligence at work

November 20th, 2023

34:59

Emotional intelligence remains a workplace buzzword that confuses many people. On this episode from our LinkedIn Audio series, Farah Harris, author …

How do I know if I should quit my job?

November 19th, 2023

3:01

Quitting a job is a huge decision, so what are the signs that it’s time to go? Chronic burnout or toxic colleagues might be a few of the red flags.

Forget the midlife crisis. The ‘midlife collision’ is having a huge impact on the workforce

November 13th, 2023

25:09

For decades, the typical image of a midlife crisis has been a man buying a sports car or getting a divorce and marrying a younger woman. Whether or not that still rings true, for women in the workplace that has nothing …

How to talk about your biggest weakness

November 12th, 2023

2:59

"What's your biggest weakness?" remains one of the trickier job interview questions frequently posed to an interviewee. How do you tout your skills and accomplishments while being honest about your challenges?

We spent a week letting AI bots handle our emails and meetings. It didn’t go quite as planned

November 6th, 2023

32:09

After hearing from experts about how AI is changing the office, we decided to test out a few AI tools and report back on how they brilliantly changed …

Why you need a cover letter

November 5th, 2023

3:20

Writing a cover letter, especially when not required by a job application, can feel like a big pain. But it really makes a big difference—here’s why. 

FROM FASTCO WORKS AND CAPITAL ONE: Empathy and Innovation: Keeping the Customer at the Center

November 3rd, 2023

6:49

Companies now have mountains of data to help drive decisions and develop products, but a holistic approach to product development must also …

This is how AI is changing nearly every aspect of work

October 30th, 2023

39:36

This year, funding for AI-related startups has surpassed $23 billion dollars, and thousands of AI tools promise to automate tasks in every type of …

How to give negative feedback

October 29th, 2023

3:34

Giving negative feedback at work may feel uncomfortable, but it's a necessary part of communication. Here are some tips for making the process constructive.

FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP - Growth Agents: How Pink Lily went from a side hustle to a multimillion-dollar company

October 26th, 2023

20:05

The company’s director of finance explains how her job goes well beyond accounting. Tina Hetzer, director of finance at Pink Lily, is one of the rising financial stars who are helping to bring their businesses to the …

When you can’t afford to live where you work

October 23rd, 2023

14:42

The housing crisis in the U.S. continues to get worse, with the highest mortgage rates in a generation currently and rents outpacing inflation by more than 40%. And the problem isn’t just in cities like New York and San …

How to manage a micromanaging boss

October 22nd, 2023

3:29

If your boss is constantly checking up on you, looking over your shoulder—literally, figuratively, even virtually—here are some strategies for …

FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP - Growth Agents: Duolingo’s CFO on how the company took over the language learning space

October 19th, 2023

26:33

Duolingo’s freemium subscription model, beloved brand and strategic investments have allowed it to execute its educational mission and become a …

Why the childcare industry isn’t unionized

October 16th, 2023

26:57

A couple of weeks ago, the U.S. went over the “childcare cliff” as billions of dollars of pandemic-era federal funding for childcare expired. But …

Tips on salary negotiation

October 15th, 2023

3:15

It's nerve-racking to negotiate your salary, especially with a new employer! Here's how to reframe the conversation and ask for what you want.

FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP - Growth Agents: The inside story of Sweetgreen’s rapid rise to the top

October 10th, 2023

12:10

Mitch Reback, CFO of Sweetgreen, is one of the rising corporate financial stars who is helping to take their companies to the next level. When he started, Sweetgreen had 25 stores; today, there are more than 220—and …

How DEI work is being threatened since the affirmative action ban—and how companies fight back

October 9th, 2023

32:44

When the Supreme Court ruled in June that race-based affirmative action practices in college admissions was unconstitutional, it not only sent …

Why companies should care about their employees' happiness and creating good jobs

October 2nd, 2023

29:05

We’re in an era where employee fulfillment and purpose are essential, but have management principles caught up? Today’s episode was recorded live at …

How to regain focus and re-find your motivation

September 25th, 2023

34:47

Find it difficult to focus at work? Is the environment the problem, or is it our own brain? In this special conversation from LinkedIn Audio, Fast …

Forget about FOMO, we have JOMO

September 18th, 2023

22:32

We’ve all heard of FOMO, fear of missing out, but what about . . . JOMO? Podcast producer Blake Odom joins this episode to talk about the ‘Joy of Missing Office,’ with input from a few ‘Fast Company’ staffers who work …

What your company probably got wrong about its return-to-office plan

September 11th, 2023

39:40

Many companies are still trying to figure out how to coax employees back to the office and how to design hybrid models that work for everyone. Not going so well yet: Bosses are clashing with employees who want to …

New season coming soon!

September 6th, 2023

2:47

The next season of The New Way We Work starts next week! This fall, we might not be heading back to school but policies around coming back to the …

How to know when it’s time to quit your job

August 21st, 2023

31:10

Thinking of quitting your job? Whether you are miserable and dream of quitting your job in a dramatic TikTok-worthy fashion, or if you’re just feeling stagnant and uninspired, leaving your job is a huge decision. In …

Essential Advice for Landing Your Dream Job

July 20th, 2023

47:39

In this special interview from LinkedIn Audio, Judith Humphrey, Fast Company contributor and author of the new book "The Job Seeker’s Script" gives her best advice for job searching. What pieces of your resume can you …

Fast Company's 4th annual Queer 50 list

June 12th, 2023

18:52

Fast Company's fourth annual Queer 50 list, which publishes on Tuesday June 13th, celebrates the representation and influence of LGBTQ women and nonbinary leaders across industries. The individuals on the list have a …

What we've learned about work over the last 5 years

June 5th, 2023

19:49

On June 6, 2018 the first episode of this podcast aired with an episode titled “What’s ruining our sleep.” The show at the time was called “Secrets of the Most Productive People” a nod to Fast Company's annual magazine …

How to avoid procrastination

May 30th, 2023

35:59

Today’s episode is an edited version of a recent LinkedIn Audio conversation with Senior Staff Editor Julia Herbst. We dug into research on the …

Presenting! The new season of 'Most Innovative Companies'

May 25th, 2023

27:12

Is AI coming for our jobs?? ‘Fast Company’ senior staff editor Max Ufberg explains that it is . . . but that it’s not all bad news.

And Yaz chatted with Loom CEO Joe Thomas—Loom is essentially TikTok for business, which …

How to deal with a bad boss

May 22nd, 2023

31:40

Today’s episode is an edited version of a LinkedIn Audio discussion I had recently with Senior Editor Julia Herbst and Staff Editor AJ Hess where we …

What is the real value of a college degree? And how to make a career without one

May 15th, 2023

41:40

Kate Davis talks with Fast Company Editor, Christopher Zara, about his book "Uneducated: A Memoir of Flunking Out, Falling Apart, and Finding My Worth"

Is it possible to have HR that employees don't hate?

May 8th, 2023

36:39

Kate Davis talks with Lars Schmidt about what a progressive, employee-centric human resources department would look like? What roles would it …

How retirement looks different for Gen Z than it does for boomers

May 1st, 2023

39:31

How is retirement changing for those with a few years versus a few decades left in the workforce? How can you plan for retirement at any age or career stage? How is retirement likely to change over the next generation? …

The two sides of ageism in the workplace for women

April 24th, 2023

16:05


Earlier this season, Kate Davis talked to New York Times columnist Jessica Grose about a piece Grose wrote called “the hour between babe and hag”. …

What do Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z want from work?

April 10th, 2023

41:05

Kate Davis and the work life team at Fast Company talk about what different generations of employees want out of work

Employee Surveillance: who's doing it and why?

April 3rd, 2023

30:47

Kate Davis talks with Albert Fox Cahn about what employers tracking and what tools are they using, If there any regulations around employee …

What’s a human’s place in the AI Future of Work?

March 27th, 2023

37:57

The earliest Artificial Intelligence program was written way back in 1951 but outside of science fiction AI didn’t enter the mainstream conversation until decades later. At Fast Company we’ve been covering AI …

How will AI change our jobs

March 20th, 2023

6:54

On today's episode, Kate explains how AI might change our jobs. A 2021 poll found that 48% of Americans fear that automation will reduce the number …

You can't fix DEI issues just by throwing money at the problem

March 13th, 2023

12:35

Kate Davis talks with Amber Cabral about diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Amber is an Inclusion Strategist, certified coach, speaker and author of Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and …

What's next for workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

March 6th, 2023

30:38

On the latest episode of ‘The New Way We Work,’ we discuss what happens when companies cut their DEI departments to save money. Wema Hoover, a global diversity, equity, and inclusion expert noted that many companies may …

For one brief moment workers were empowered

February 27th, 2023

24:32

Kate Davis talks with Fast Company Senior Editor Julia Herbst about an article she  recently wrote looking at whether employees are still feeling as …

The Unsustainability of American Motherhood

February 20th, 2023

51:26

Kate Davis talks with Jessica Grose, New York Times opinion writer, about her new book “Screaming on the inside: the Unsustainability of American Motherhood”

We are back with new episodes on February 20th!

February 13th, 2023

3:21

We are back with new episodes on February 20th!

The Future of the Labor Movement

February 6th, 2023

42:57

This week we have a panel recorded at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York last fall. This discussion was one of my favorites from the Festival - Fast Company editor Morgan Clendaniel spoke to Sara Nelson, …

How to support your employees mental health

January 30th, 2023

15:56

Today’s episode was recorded at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York last fall. Bhavik Shah, principal from Mind Share Partners presented a workshop about how to support mental health of employees. He joined …

How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

January 23rd, 2023

35:53

When it comes to New Years Resolutions, why do so many of us fail – and what’s the secret to those few that manage to follow through? For this …

What makes work meaningful?

January 9th, 2023

33:15

Last year, Dr. David Rock of the Neuroleadship Institute came on The New Way We Work to talk about the factors that make work meaningful. He pointed …

Looking back at the biggest stories from 2022

December 26th, 2022

47:49

Kate Davis, KC Ifeanyi, and Amelia Hemphill discuss the biggest stories at Fast Company this past year and share their favorite moments from Fast Company podcasts. Kate highlights The New Way We Work's 4-part miniseries …

Mistakes to avoid when writing your resume

December 19th, 2022

28:06

In good economic times and bad. Fresh out school, mid-career, in your second or third act. After a layoff or a resignation. Following a short stint …

What is the worst office jargon?

December 12th, 2022

40:15

Kate Davis is joined by Fast Company editors Lydia Dishman and Julia Herbst to debate what office jargon is the absolute worst.

The Science of Miscommunication

December 5th, 2022

34:14

Kat Davis talks with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic about miscommunication in the workplace

How to know whether to take the job or not

November 28th, 2022

6:13

Kate Davis explains five red flags to watch out for when interviewing for a job. For more tips, check out the article link below.


Introducing 'World Changing Ideas' from Fast Company

November 23rd, 2022

37:49

It’s Thanksgiving tomorrow and what better way to spend it than examining how our food is produced?

While we can’t live without food, we also can’t …

How to plan for the future in an uncertain world - long term career thinking in times of crisis

November 21st, 2022

30:21

Kate Davis talks with Dorie Clark about how to future proof your career (as much as possible). Dorie has been a guest on the show before, she’s also a contributor to Fast Company, Harvard Business Review and others and …

How to prepare for the recession and layoffs - is there such a thing as a recession proof job?

November 7th, 2022

33:10

How do you prepare for a looming recession and the possibility of layoffs? Is there such a thing as a recession proof job?  Kate Davis is joined by Amanda Augustine to answer these questions. Amanda is an expert in …

What happens after leaving the traditional workforce?

October 31st, 2022

31:16

Kate Davis is joined by Kim Rittberg, host of the podcast Mom’s Exit Interview, to discuss what the next career chapter is for some of those women who left the traditional workforce in 2020

FROM AWS AND FAST CO. WORKS: At the Edge of Innovation: A Conversation with AWS’s Jan Hofmeyr

October 27th, 2022

25:37

In this special podcast episode, hear the latest on what’s taking place in edge computing and hybrid cloud from a top industry executive at AWS. Also …

Ambition Diaries: Does ambition even matter anymore?

October 24th, 2022

28:56

On this fourth and final episode of Ambition Diaries, Kate examines is ambition really matters anymore after the pandemic and how we are recalibrating in the new world of work.

Ambition Diaries: The Most Important Decision

October 17th, 2022

26:49

In this episode we’ll hear from several of the mothers and daughters in the series about how decisions around marriage and children played out in their homes and careers. From the cost of childcare limiting career …

Ambition Diaries: Still Not Equal

October 10th, 2022

22:45

On the second episode in Ambition Diaries, we hear stories of workplace discrimination. ” it calls to mind a bygone era of Mad Men style overt sexism and racism. And while that kind of egregious behavior does still …

Ambition Diaries: The Broken Promise of the American Dream

October 3rd, 2022

23:03

Over the course of several months, seven reporters from across the country recorded intimate conversations between mothers and daughters about issues like unpaid labor, discrimination, pay gap, career advancement, work …

LIVE! from Fast Company Innovation Festival: Beyond Burnout

September 26th, 2022

46:57

Kate Davis hosts a live episode of The New Way We Work at Fast Company Innovation Festival. She talks about burnout and why so many employees are unhappy at work with Ludmila Praslova and Phoebe Gavin.

Ludmila is a …

MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES: How this company hopes NFTs will transform fantasy sports

September 20th, 2022

37:40

On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Nicolas Julia, CEO and cofounder of Sorare talks about his vision for democratizing NFTs through …

MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES PODCAST: This CEO is betting on AI to solve the world’s biggest problems

September 13th, 2022

47:17

On this week’s Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Alexandr Wang, CEO and founder of Scale AI, explains how his company is using data to tackle problems from access to healthcare to supplies for the war in Ukraine.

MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES PODCAST: These smart farms are 100 times more productive than traditional agriculture

August 30th, 2022

45:38

On the latest episode of the Most Innovative Companies podcast, Irving Fain, founder and CEO of the vertical farming company Bowery, explains how …

Lessons on innovation from over 100 founders

August 23rd, 2022

50:36

James Vincent is joined by Rebekah Jefferis, Stephen Butler and Nick Barham, his partners at FNDR, to discuss lessons they've learned from their work with 126 founders.

FROM FRESHWORKS AND FAST CO. WORKS: What is the future of the employee experience?

August 22nd, 2022

26:42

Every company’s success is tied to its talent - recruiting and retaining the employees needed to deliver high-level customer experiences that support the bottom line. Yet rapid transformation has disrupted many things …

MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES PODCAST: What does the combination of the digital and physical world look like?

August 16th, 2022

33:41

On this week’s Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Nate founder and CEO Albert Saniger discusses the role technology plays in our lives, and the …

Best of The New Way We Work: "Culture Fit"

August 8th, 2022

43:36

Kate Davis talks to Dr. Courtney McCluney, assistant professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, about code-switching at work and …

MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES: Want to innovate? This is how to break out of your ‘yes bubble’

August 2nd, 2022

51:22

On this week’s Most Innovative Companies podcast, Joanna Coles explains the business case for all leaders to surround themselves with independent …

MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES: How complacency can be a company's downfall

July 26th, 2022

41:52

On this week’s episode of Most Innovative Companies podcast, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence talks with James Vincent about why companies should embrace …

Best of The New Way We Work: This is why your boss is so bad at his job

July 25th, 2022

46:53

Kate Davis is joined by Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic to discuss how the people who end up in leadership positions often possess the traits least suited to manage and lead people. Dr. Chamorro-Premuzic is the Chief …

MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES PODCAST: Why power is shifting back to the hands of creators

July 19th, 2022

43:51

On this week's Most Innovative Companies Podcast, Jack and Sam dive into why the creator economy isn’t new, but a fresh iteration of a much older …

Introducing the new season of 'Most Innovative Companies' with James Vincent

July 12th, 2022

52:10

On this week's Most Innovative Companies, Joe Percoco, cofounder and co-CEO of Titan, shares his thoughts with host James Vincent about why, while a financial crisis is undeniably a challenge to companies, it can also …

The science of what makes work meaningful

June 20th, 2022

38:21

Kate Davis talks with Dr. David Rock about what makes for meaningful work. David is the Co-Founder & CEO of NeuroLeadership Institute, a …

What's driving the new labor movement?

June 6th, 2022

33:52

Kate Davis is joined by Kim Kelly to discuss what’s behind the new labor movement and what both employees and managers should be thinking about at …

5 Leadership lessons from Pop Culture's Worst Bosses

May 30th, 2022

13:07

On this episode we take a look at some of the most infamous bosses from TV and film and see if there are any leadership lessons we can learn from their mistakes.

This is what it’s like to have employer support for abortion care

May 23rd, 2022

19:40

On the latest episode of The New Way We Work, we hear from Emma Hernandez about her experience accessing abortion care at two different points in her life: with and without employer support.

Access to safe and legal …

How to avoid inadvertently being a bad boss

May 16th, 2022

30:58

Kate Davis talks with Diana Kander about the pitfalls even the most well meaning manager might fall into and how to avoid them. Diana is an author, keynote speaker, and host of The Growth League podcast, which catalogs …

What is the future of the modern office?

May 2nd, 2022

32:16

Kate Davis talks to Nena Martin about what the office of the future should look like. Nena is Global Technology Leader and Director of Workplace for …

How to make friends at work

April 25th, 2022

22:28

Kate Davis and Josh Christensen talk about how to make friends at work. The two Fast Company articles we pulled tips from for this episode are How to …

The Great Reentry and what you need to know

April 18th, 2022

47:12

Kate Davis talks with Mark C. Crowley about The Great Reentry and what leaders need to know to make this transition work.

What if benefits weren't tied to your job?

April 4th, 2022

31:22

Kate Davis talks with Sara Horowitz about the future of portable benefits. Sara is the founder and former executive director of the Freelancers Union and founder of the mutualists society. She is also an author whose …

Why are so many people joining the freelance economy?

March 21st, 2022

38:48

Kate Davis talks with Hayden Brown about why so many workers are freelancing and how this trend will only continue to grow. Hayden is president and CEO of Upwork, a work marketplace that connects businesses with …

How many meetings do we really need at work?

March 14th, 2022

48:58

Kate Davis is joined by The New Way We Work producer Josh Christensen and Fast Company's senior VP of Entertainment Scott Mebus to talk about their work meeting audit. If you'd like to audit your own meetings, you can …

What if we actually paid for unpaid labor?

March 7th, 2022

35:01

Kate Davis talks with Melissa Boteach about what it would look like if we paid for unpaid labor. Melissa is Vice President for Income Security, Child …

Two people, one job: How job sharing could be the future of workplace flexibility

February 28th, 2022

30:37

On today's episode, The New Way We Work producer talks with Irenka Krone and Nina Prochazka about job sharing. They cohead communication, network and knowledge management at CINFO, and work together at Association PTO, …

What is the future of workplace flexibility?

February 21st, 2022

43:38

Kate Davis joined by Kenzo Fong and Josh Foreman to discuss the future of workplace flexibility. Kenzo is CEO & Founder of Rock who recently wrote for Fast Company about asynchronous work. And Josh is the CEO and …

What happened when we took personality tests

February 14th, 2022

45:45

Kate Davis and her producer, Josh Christensen, take the Myers-Briggs and Big Five personality tests.


If you'd like to take the Big Five, follow this …

Why your personality test results are probably wrong

February 7th, 2022

39:41

Kate Davis talks to Dr. Art Markman about why everyone's favorite personality test--The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator--is unreliable, especially when …

We Are Back With New Episodes!

January 31st, 2022

2:12

The New Way We Work is back on February 7th with brand new episodes.

Working 9-to-5: Workplaces and Workspaces in the Zoom Era (From Fast Company Innovation Festival 2021)

January 17th, 2022

45:17

We are taking a short break from new episodes of The New Way We Work. We will be back with new episodes this February where we will talk about …

2021 In Review and New Year's Resolutions

December 27th, 2021

30:58

Today we have a special holiday episode where Kate Davis is joined by KC Ifeayni--host of Creative Conversation--and Talib Visram--host of World …

What Companies Should Be Doing For Their Employees Mental Health

December 20th, 2021

37:12

Kate Davis is joined by Dr. Jessica Jackson to discuss what mental health support should look like at work. Dr. Jackson is a psychologist and the …

Am I a Narcissist?

December 13th, 2021

34:18

Kate Davis and her producer, Josh Christensen, take the Narcissistic Personality Inventory assessment to see just how narcissistic they might be. If …

This is why your boss is so bad at his job

December 6th, 2021

42:59

Kate Davis is joined by Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic to discuss how the people who end up in leadership positions often possess the traits least suited to manage and lead people. Dr. Chamorro-Premuzic is the Chief …

What I Left the Childcare Industry During the Pandemic

November 29th, 2021

5:04

On today's episode, we here from a childcare provider who left the industry after 20 years in the business.

How Can We Fix The Child Care Crisis?

November 22nd, 2021

54:45

The fragility of the country’s childcare infrastructure is one of America’s most enduring economic and societal challenges. This special recording of …

The Frustratingly Familiar History of Workplace Sexual Harassment

November 15th, 2021

12:28

Staff editor Lydia Dishman dives deep into the all too familiar history of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Why is Harassment INCREASING for Remote Workers During the Pandemic?

November 8th, 2021

25:14

Kate Davis talks with Ellen Pao about the rise in workplace harassment during the pandemic, what's possibly causing the problem, and what companies …

Why I Love the Office

November 1st, 2021

27:32

Kate Davis talks to staff editor Lydia Dishman about her appreciation of going back to the office

How Do You Collaborate When Your Company is Remote or Hybrid?

October 25th, 2021

35:04

Kate Davis talks with Natalie Nixon about creativity, collaboration and company culture. Natalie is the president of Figure 8 Thinking, author of The …

Why I Love Remote Work

October 18th, 2021

17:01

On today's episode we hear from someone who loves remote work despite initial reservations. Plus, we have another custom segment from Fast Co. Works and McKinsey & Company about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion …

How to Keep Working Remote, But Still Advance in Your Career

October 11th, 2021

38:43

Kate Davis talks with Dorie Clark about how to advance in your career when you are working from home. Clark is an author, professor of business at …

Why I Quit My Job

October 4th, 2021

14:12

On this week's episode, we hear from a retail worker about what led them to quit their job and join the great resignation. Plus, we have a custom segment from Fast Co. Works and McKinsey & Company about getting …

What is Behind The Great Resignation

September 27th, 2021

27:15

Kate Davis talks with Fast Company contributor Stephanie Vozza about why so many people are quitting their jobs, who they are most likely to be, and what industries are most affected.

Do You Hate the Open Office? Here's How it Came to Be

September 20th, 2021

14:44

In this week's episode, Fast Company reporter Lydia Dishman dives deep into the history (and future) of the office.

Should We All Be Returning to the Office?

September 13th, 2021

36:17

On this week's episode, Kate Davis talks to Fast Company contributor Gwen Moran about who should--and shouldn't--return to the office.

Subscribe to …

We're Back with New Episodes!

September 9th, 2021

0:56

The New Way We Work returns with new episodes on September 13. We will be diving deep into the return to the office, "The Great Resignation", and the child care crisis.

How Depop is Tapping Into What Gen Z Wants with its Fashion Resale App

September 7th, 2021

32:28

In this episode, we’re talking about social media. While Facebook and Twitter still dominate the space, apps like TikTok and Clubhouse are offering people new ways to express themselves and form communities. 

Amy chatted …

Best of The New Way We Work: How can we disconnect and manage digital distraction?

August 30th, 2021

32:20

In today's modern environment, it's impractical to live a completely digital-free life. But as Newport points out, you can keep your smartphone and stay sane at the same time. The key is to practice digital minimalism, …

Best of The New Way We Work: The Real Reasons Why You Can't Stop Procrastinating

August 23rd, 2021

41:21

In this weeks 'Best Of' episode, Fast Company reporter Pavithra Mohan spoke to Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable: How To Control Your Attention And …

How NBA Top Shot is Transforming Trading Cards into NFTs

August 23rd, 2021

30:51

On this episode, we’re going to talk about the gaming industry, which is worth more than 160 billion dollars globally. Over the past year and a half, …

Best of The New Way We Work: How to Focus When It's All Just Too Much

August 16th, 2021

37:27

Fast Company has been writing about how to beat distractions and find more focus at work for years, but right now all of the normal advice feels less practical. Between the stress and worry that has accompanied the …

Why Investors are Pouring Billions into This Miniature DNA Chip

August 9th, 2021

28:40

In this episode, we’re talking about biotech and health. If this past year and a half is any indication, investment in these sectors is critical. We’ve seen how we can confront a global pandemic with fast-tracked …

Best of The New Way We Work: How to Ask for (and Land) That Promotion

August 9th, 2021

34:32

Once upon a time, putting your head down, doing good work, and staying loyal to a company may have been enough to get a promotion. But these days, that's no longer the case. In today's constantly changing workforce, …

Best of The New Way We Work: The right (and wrong) answers to common job interview questions

August 2nd, 2021

27:53

On this week's 'Best Of' episode, we go back to 2019 when Kate and Anisa broke down how to prepare for a job interview and what employers are really asking with those common interview questions.

The New Way We Work Presents the Most Innovative Companies Podcast

July 29th, 2021

32:02

We're talking about AI in this episode. Once the villain of Sci Fi thrillers, AI is one of the most crucial—and misunderstood—sectors that we cover here at Fast Company. The truth is, AI—in some form or …

Best of The New Way We Work: How to avoid the biggest resume mistakes

July 26th, 2021

27:46

On this "Best of The New Way We Work" episode, we go back to 2019 when Kate and Anisa dove into all things career-related, starting with the most …

Best of The New Way We Work: When is the Right Time to Quit Your Job

July 19th, 2021

36:02

Of all the decisions that you'll have to make over the course of your career, one of the biggest is when it's the right time to leave a job? Like many career decisions, the answer isn't straightforward. As we discuss in …

Best of The New Way We Work: Can You Really Unplug on Vacation?

July 12th, 2021

27:50

Taking a vacation is not a given in our work culture and if you do, it's likely that you'll check a few work emails here and there. But not taking …

Best of The New Way We Work: Is unlimited vacation as great as it sounds?

July 5th, 2021

20:51

On this episode, The New Way We Work is back with another one of our greatest hits. This one is from late 2019 and it’s a fun bonus episode where Kate Davis debates VP of Entertainment, Scott Mebus, on the controversial …

Best of The New Way We Work: How do you know if you're about to burn out?

June 28th, 2021

26:24

This episode is from early 2019 where Kate Davis and former co-host, Anisa Purbasari-Horton, spoke to former lawyer turned burnout and resilience …

Best of The New Way We Work: Is Work-Life Balance Possible?

June 21st, 2021

30:53

It has been over 100 episodes since this podcast began, first as Secrets of the Most Productive People and now The New Way We Work, so we are rebroadcasting some of the best episodes from the past 4 years this summer. …

Why We're Entering a Significant Moment in the Fight for Equity in Tech

June 16th, 2021

33:36

On this week's episode, we feature highlights from Fast Company's Black in Tech special report. For the full report, follow this link:

The New Way We Work Presents Fast Company's 2nd Annual Queer 50 List

June 7th, 2021

25:32

In this bonus episode, Kate Davis talks to senior staff editor Julia Herbst about Fast Company's second annual Queer 50 list. Plus, we hear …

How Employers Fail Trans Workers and What Can Be Done

May 31st, 2021

36:33

Kate Davis talks to Gabriel Arkles, Senior Counsel at the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund, about trans rights at work, healthcare disparities and his work on Aimee Stephens Supreme Court case last summer.


Fast Company Presents 'Hit the Ground Running'

May 24th, 2021

32:46

The New Way We Work would like to introduce you to a new podcast from Fast Company that we think you are going to love. It’s called Hit the Ground …

What it's like to be queer at work in 2021

May 17th, 2021

44:52

Kate Davis talks to LaFawn Davis, Group Vice President of Environmental, Social & Governance at Indeed, about how to make a more inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees, intersectionality, and the spike of …

How Temporary Disability is a Battleground for Workers

May 10th, 2021

8:47

According to Simply Insurance, nearly 6% of Americans will experience a short-term disability each year, and around 40% of those people will have their applications for disability insurance declined. On this episode, …

This is One of the Most Overlooked Elements of Diversity at Work

May 3rd, 2021

30:59

Kate Davis speaks with Hiren Shukla, the founder and global leader of Neuro-Diverse Centers of Excellence at EY Global, about how neurodiverse persons are so often marginalized in the workforce.


Read more on …

Nearly 30 Years Since the ADA, Employers Are Still Failing Disabled Workers

April 26th, 2021

16:12

We take a look back at the history of disabled workers rights legislation over the past century and how there are still loopholes and gaps that …

How to Make the Hiring Process More Equitable for Disabled Workers

April 19th, 2021

33:09

Kate Davis talks with Lydia X. Z. Brown about how disabled workers have to go about disclosing disabilities at work and what companies should be …

How the U.S. Almost Had Universal Child Care....Twice

April 12th, 2021

16:23

Kate Davis takes a look back at two moments in U.S. history when our government nearly had universal childcare, but failed to follow through.

Fast …

The Motherhood Tax and the Fatherhood Bonus

April 5th, 2021

28:05

Kate Davis talks with author, speaker and podcast host Claudia Reuter about the penalty women face when they decide to have children.

The History of Women Being Pushed Out of the Workforce

March 29th, 2021

10:55

Fast Company reporter Pavithra Mohan explains the history of women being pushed out of the workforce going back to the beginning of the 20th century.

The Glass Cliff

March 22nd, 2021

32:30

Kate Davis talks to Michelle Ryan about her research on the glass cliff. Ryan is a professor of social and organisational psychology at the …

Leaving a Career to Find a More Equitable Workplace

March 16th, 2021

15:30

On this bonus episode, we hear Jenna's story of landing her dream job in broadcast news and leaving that industry behind to find a more equitable workplace that allowed her to have a family without sacrificing income …

How Do We Close the Gender Pay Gap?

March 8th, 2021

44:28

Kate Davis talks to Maria Colacurcio, CEO of Syndio, about the gender pay gap, pay equity, and what companies can do to make real progress in closing …

BONUS: The Emotional Cost of Speaking Up

March 1st, 2021

18:17

On this bonus episode, Kate Davis and her producer, Josh Christensen, recap lessons learned from the last five episodes on race in the workplace. Then, we hear from Kelly and his experience as a Black man in white …

The toll of codeswitching and the tyranny of culture fit

February 22nd, 2021

45:57

Kate Davis talks to Dr. Courtney McCluney, assistant professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, about code-switching at work and …

BONUS: The History Behind Diversity and Racial Bias Training at Work

February 15th, 2021

18:03

On this bonus episode, Fast Company reporter, Lydia Dishman, takes us through the history of diversity and racial bias training. From the Civil …

White privilege, professional bias and tone policing at work

February 8th, 2021

35:53

Kate Davis talks to Mimi Fox Melton, acting CEO of Code 2040, about how white privilege manifests in the work place and tone policing.

Subscribe to …

BONUS: The Truth Behind Diversity Reports

February 1st, 2021

16:31

Fast Company Staff Writer, Pavithra Mohan, dives into the limitations of diversity reports like the ones we've seen from companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon since 2014.

Debunking the Pipeline Problem

January 25th, 2021

50:35

Kate Davis talks with Racial Equity Strategist and Leadership Coach, Dorianne St. Fleur, about where companies can start in building a more equitable workplace. Then, Kate talks with Porter Braswell, co-founder and CEO …

TRAILER: New Year, New Season, New Name

January 4th, 2021

2:52

Secrets of the Most Productive People returns January 25 with new episodes and new name.

BONUS: Highlights from Fast Company’s seventh annual Secrets of the Most Productive People issue

December 28th, 2020

19:42

In this bonus episode, you'll hear highlights from interviews with Brandy Zadrozny, Bubba Wallace, N.K. Jemisin, Gina McCarthy and Jacqui Guichelaar.

LIVE SHOW: The Year That Changed Everything

December 21st, 2020

44:34

On December 16, Fast Company Podcast Network went live on Facebook and Youtube. Creative Conversation host, KC Ifeanyi, was joined by Kate Davis--host of Secrets of the Most Productive People--and Talib Visram--host of …

How to Deal with Isolation

December 14th, 2020

32:31

Kate Davis is joined by Fast Company Staff Writer, Pavithra Mohan, and Alana Kaufman LCSW, a psychotherapist and the founder and director of the Talk …

Stories from the new way we work: Kathaleen

December 7th, 2020

10:11

Kathaleen Pittman, who runs Hope Medical Group for Women--one of three clinics that provide abortions in Louisiana--shares her story about the continued threats to reproductive rights in Louisiana and running a clinic …

How to end the imbalance of emotional and unpaid labor at home and work

November 30th, 2020

25:19

Kate Davis talks to Gemma Hartley--writer, reporter, and author of Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward--about the disproportionate burden of emotional and unpaid labor women bear both at home and in the …

Stories from the new way we work: Shantelle

November 23rd, 2020

9:40

This past June, after the world saw the horrific video of George Floyd being killed, millions took to the streets to protest the continued systemic oppression of Black Americans. This tragedy--and the activism that …

How to focus when it's all just too much

November 16th, 2020

37:15

Fast Company has been writing about how to beat distractions and find more focus at work for years, but right now all of the normal advice feels less practical. Between the stress and worry that has accompanied the …

Stories from the New Way We Work: Pedro

November 9th, 2020

9:58

On this week's Productivity Dispatch, we hear from Pedro who spent Election Day working at a polling place in his neighborhood.

Why Microaggressions Persist in Even "Good" Offices and How to Combat Them

November 2nd, 2020

36:15

Dorianne St. Fleur joins Kate Davis to discuss microaggressions in the work place, how to be an ally and DARVO. Dorianne is a Racial Equity Strategist and Leadership Coach who specializes in helping organizations build …

Productivity Dispatch: Stories from the New Way We Work #2

October 26th, 2020

10:37

Liz Neitge is an actor and bartender from New York City. When the pandemic hit in March, both her industries shut down over night. As restaurants began to re-open this summer, Liz attempted to re-enter the work force, …

How COVID-19 Long-haulers Fight for Understanding from Employers

October 19th, 2020

41:56

Fast Company staff writer, Pavithra Mohan, joins host Kate Davis to discuss her reporting on individuals experiencing long term, lingering effects of COVID-19 and how they are fighting for understanding from employers.

Productivity Dispatch: Stories From the New Way We Work

October 5th, 2020

8:52

The coronavirus pandemic has forever changed the world and the way we work. Right now, millions of American workers across every industry are on the front lines of figuring out this new normal. To highlight the stories …

Creativity Equation: Collaboration

October 1st, 2020

15:42

A custom series on science, technology, and innovation in partnership with GSK.

In this episode, we hear from GSK's Chief Scientific Officer and …

Listener Survey 2020

September 28th, 2020

2:21

Find our 2020 listener survey at fastcompany.com/mostproductivesurvey and submit your responses by October 9th for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

Reinventing Education: Can your school open while avoiding a COVID-19 outbreak?

September 21st, 2020

47:20

In this last episode in Secrets of the Most Productive Peoples “Reinventing Education” mini series, where we take a look at how school nurses are …

Reinventing Education: How the Private and Public Sectors are addressing Child Care

September 14th, 2020

53:31

In today’s episode we are take a look at the possible solutions to the child care crisis. Host Kate Davis is joined by Staff Writer Pavithra Mohan to …

Reinventing Education: How Teachers are Preparing for the Coming School Year

September 8th, 2020

40:21

There’s no question: School looks different this year. Some students will attend in-person classes. Others will participate in a hybrid model, mixing …

Reinventing Education: How Three Families are Preparing for the New School Year

August 31st, 2020

32:02

Amidst a growing global pandemic with persistent outbreaks and a patchwork of reopening plans, one of the biggest issues facing our nation is what to do about education and childcare for the countries over 73 million …

Secrets of the Most Productive People Returns for Season 5

August 17th, 2020

2:26

Secrets of the Most Productive People will be back in your feeds on August 31st where we'll be exploring one of the biggest issues facing our nation …

How to Find a Job During A Pandemic

June 15th, 2020

43:42

Dorianne St Fleur--Diversity & Inclusion Strategist, Career Development Coach and Founder of Your Career Girl Inc.--joins Secrets of the Most Productive People to discuss how to look for a job during the pandemic.

If …

How We Start to Break the Mental Health Stigma at Work

June 1st, 2020

34:31

On this week’s episode of Secrets of the Most Productive People, we talk about the mental health struggles so many of us are facing right now. We …

FAST BREAK: New Pixar-like Robot, Time Management Tips, and Normal People

May 25th, 2020

22:37

This week we’ll learn about a new toy robot that could help children socialize, a good alternative to Rosé and some handy productivity tips.  

Be sure …

Parenting in a Pandemic

May 18th, 2020

33:18

This week, Fast Company deputy editor Kate Davis and Head of Video and Podcasting Scott Mebus are talking about parenting during a pandemic. How can …

PRESENTING Fast Break from Fast Company Magazine

May 11th, 2020

21:12

Presenting Fast Break, a new podcast from Fast Company Magazine.

This week we’ll learn about how some companies are adjusting their advertising game, why the L.A Clippers are helping change the way people watch sports, …

How to Productively Manage a Team in Times of Crisis

May 4th, 2020

26:50

As COVID-19 has spread, many aspects of our working lives have changed. Some of us wear masks and face-shields; some join meetings from our couches; others juggle conference calls and toddler nap times

For leaders …

Mentorship and Career Development During COVID-19

April 27th, 2020

18:06

In the this bonus episode of Secrets of Secrets of the Most Productive people, hosts Pavithra Mohan and Julia Herbst discuss how you can continue …

The Real Reasons Why You Can't Stop Procrastinating

April 20th, 2020

40:16

As far as obstacles to productivity go, procrastination is a challenge that many run into over and over again. Add the uncertainties caused by COVID-19 and the distractions that working in unsettling environment brings, …

Inc. Magazine Presents 'What I Know'

April 17th, 2020

2:47

From our friends at Inc. Magazine, please enjoy this trailer to What I Know. Subscribe to What I Know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

The greatest businesses weren’t born from moments of genius. They emerged after years of …

Night-owls vs. Morning-birds: Who's More Productive

April 13th, 2020

26:56

In this bonus episode of Secrets of the Most Productive People, Pavithra Mohan moderates a debate between Scott Mebus and Ruth Reader to determine who is more productive: night-owls or morning-birds.

How to Manage Relationships When Everyone in Your Household is Working from Home?

April 6th, 2020

39:31

COVID-19 has upended every aspect of our life, including the way we work. For many office workers who are fortunate to remain employed during this period, that can mean working from home for the foreseeable future. That …

How to be More Productive Working From Home

March 30th, 2020

26:57

In this bonus episode, the Secrets of the Most Productive People team talks through how they've been coping working from home and provides some tips for how you can be more productive.

PRESENTING: Book Smart from Inc. Magazine

March 26th, 2020

5:40

Now introducing Book Smart, a new podcast from our friends at Inc. Magazine. Each week, host Cameron Albert-Deitch highlights the books beloved by well-known founders and entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Warren Buffet. …

How to Deal with Stress and Anxiety During a Global Pandemic

March 23rd, 2020

25:49

We're currently living in a time where uncertainty is our reality. The global pandemic that is Covid-19 has disrupted almost every aspect of modern life, including the way we work. On this week's episode of Secrets Of …

Productivity Confidential: Productivity with a Purpose

March 14th, 2020

22:07

Companies in industries from tech to retail to hospitality have found a novel way of getting their employees to be more productive: They let their staff pursue their passions, on company time. It may seem …

How to Beat Imposter Syndrome

March 9th, 2020

35:57

Impostor syndrome is something that cohosts Pavithra Mohan and Anisa Purbasari Horton have had to battle throughout their professional lives. But as they both discussed on this week's episode of Secrets Of The Most …

Productivity Confidential: The Employee Engagement Boost

February 29th, 2020

24:23

Innovation in employee benefits has a long history. Take sabbaticals, a benefit that began in academic institutions. These long breaks allowed professors and researchers to take time off to pursue personal projects or …

How to Beat Open Office Distractions

February 24th, 2020

27:36

In Season 1 of Secrets of the Most Productive People, we examined why people found it so difficult to focus in an open office. This week, we try to …

More Productive Mondays: Where is the best place to get work done

February 17th, 2020

17:10

On this bonus episode of Secrets of the Most Productive People, Fast Company assistant editor, Pavithra Mohan, and Fast Company staff editor, Julia …

How to Get More Sleep

February 10th, 2020

32:56

On this episode of Secrets of the Most Produtive People, Scott Mebus, VP of video and podcasts for Fast Company and Inc., shires his longtime battle with getting enough sleep with co-host Anisa Purbasari-Horton. Some of …

Productivity Confidential: Productivity @200mph

December 14th, 2019

23:53

Winning a Formula 1 race is about more than pure speed. Drivers, pit crews, and team managers need to make hundreds of decisions in the blink of an …

What to Expect in Season 4

December 11th, 2019

3:58

Secrets of the Most Productive People returns in February 2020 with Season 4. In the meantime, make sure to catch up on episodes you might have missed on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or …

Secrets of the Most Productive People answer your questions!

December 4th, 2019

37:38

This week's episode is all about YOU. On this bonus episode of Secrets of the Most Productive People, Kate and Anisa answer your most pressing questions about your career, the workplace, and all those other awkward …

Productivity Confidential: Data and Doctors

November 23rd, 2019

22:44

Doctors and nurses have to remain productive under pressure. Their decisions are quite literally life-and-death, and quick access to patient data is vital to making informed decisions about patient needs. For years, …

LIVE from FCNY 2019 : How to train your brain to make a habit change

November 13th, 2019

45:18

If you've ever attempted to meet an ambitious goal, you're probably familiar with just how difficult it is to change your habits. You're also …

Productivity Confidential: Productive Creativity

November 9th, 2019

22:25

Productivity and creativity have always been talked about as if they’re two sides of the same coin. You could only be creative if you didn’t have to …

Is unlimited vacation as great as it sounds?

October 30th, 2019

19:23

Once revered as a magical work-perk, unlimited vacation has become a polarizing debate among office dwellers. The concept that an individual worker …

Productivity Confidential: Can a Four Day Work Week Work?

October 26th, 2019

23:25

After years of fighting tooth and nail for it, the labor movement in America finally won the battle for the 40-hour work week. Workers were no longer expected to work day and night without fair compensation. It was a …

When is the right time to quit your job?

October 16th, 2019

34:44

Of all the decisions that you'll have to make over the course of your career, one of the biggest is when it's the right time to leave a job? Like many career decisions, the answer isn't straightforward. As we discuss in …

How to ask for (and land) a promotion

October 2nd, 2019

33:24

Once upon a time, putting your head down, doing good work, and staying loyal to a company may have been enough to get a promotion. But these days, that's no longer the case. In today's constantly changing workforce, …

Introducing Fast Company’s Creative Conversation podcast

September 25th, 2019

19:32

We are sharing an episode from another Fast Company podcast, Creative Conversation. As an editor and writer for Fast Company magazine, Kc Ifeanyi covers some of the most creative minds in film, television, business and …

How to manage any type of boss

September 18th, 2019

30:23

On the long list of crucial job skills that you aren't taught in school, how to manage up ranks high. You may enter the workforce with the belief …

Work Smarter: How to stay productive while working for yourself

September 11th, 2019

23:49

Reporting to a boss keeps many employees focused and productive. But how do you stay accountable to your goals when you are your own boss? Chris …

How to make good first impressions in the workplace

September 4th, 2019

24:24

Starting a new job is stressful for anyone. Not only do you have to get used to new people, new environment, and maybe a new commute. You also have …

Work Smarter: This is what to do when your online presence says all the wrong things

August 28th, 2019

12:35

On this mini episode, marketing expert Dorie Clark is back on the show to answer a listener’s question. This listener recently moved to a new city and asks if his presence online is hurting his chances while job …

This is what to say (and what not to say) during any salary negotiation

August 21st, 2019

32:31

Talking about money can be really uncomfortable. No matter how you frame the conversation there is a lot of potential for missteps. Which is why on this episode of Secrets of the Most Productive People, the cohosts …

Work Smarter: How do I talk to my manager about unpaid overtime?

August 14th, 2019

10:09

On this episode we’re answering an intern’s question about overtime. How do you approach your manager when you’re working overtime and not getting paid for it? Donna Morris, the Chief Human Resources Officer of Adobe, …

How to follow up after a job interview without being annoying

August 7th, 2019

20:11

For many people the entire job interview process can feel like blind dating: Do you like them? Do they like you? Is there a future? And just like with dating, even if that first meeting went well, it's totally possible …

Productivity Confidential: Wellness @ Work—How New Programs And Platforms Are Helping Us Feel and Work Better

August 3rd, 2019

19:43

(Presented by Citrix) When Nicole Wolfe, director of partnerships at ClassPass, first started her career, wellness was defined by numbers. There were …

The right (and wrong) answers to common job interview questions

July 24th, 2019

24:37

On this episode of Secrets of the Most Productive People, co-hosts Kate and Anisa help listeners figure out exactly what to say (and what to avoid) in sticky situations. How do you answer some tricky questions such as …

Productivity Confidential: RIP Cubicle—Inside The Innovative New Office Designs That Will Change The Way We Work

July 13th, 2019

21:46

(Presented by Citrix) For decades, the image of the American office was a grim one. Endless rows of cubicles; harsh, humming, fluorescent lighting; stiff task chairs that make your back ache just looking at them. …

What should your online presence say about you?

July 10th, 2019

26:24

Not so long ago, most people didn’t have to worry about their online presence or personal brand. Unless you were a celebrity, politician, or …

Is writing a cover letter worth it?

June 26th, 2019

14:36

No one likes writing them, and recruiters just skim them. Is it finally time for cover letters to die? Not so fast. On this episode, cohosts Kate …

Productivity Confidential: Artificial Intelligence—Friend or Foe?

June 22nd, 2019

21:32

(Presented by Citrix) Whether we see it as a threat or a practical productivity booster, artificial intelligence is shifting the way we work. Embracing AI at work and harnessing its power to find efficiencies can open …

How to avoid the biggest resume mistakes

June 12th, 2019

24:07

This season of Secrets of the Most Productive People dives deep into all things career-related, starting with the most basic tool to get your foot in …

Productivity Confidential: How to keep your business together when your employees are everywhere

June 8th, 2019

19:56

(Presented by Citrix) If you check emails by phone on-the-go or work from home occasionally, you’re part of the remote workforce. Cutting-edge …

What Can You Expect in Season Three?

June 5th, 2019

2:54

New Episodes of Secrets of the Most Productive People start June 12. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 

The Morning Routines of the Most Successful People

May 8th, 2019

28:10

There’s a reason why so many successful people are intentional about how they start their day. On the final episode of season 2 of Secrets of the …

How to Train Your Brain to be More Resilient to Failure

April 24th, 2019

27:43

Fast Company deputy editor Kate Davis and assistant editor Anisa Purbasari Horton speaks to Intern Queen CEO and founder Lauren Berger about seeing failure as part of the journey to success.

Myths About Introverts and Extroverts

April 10th, 2019

30:05

There are many misconceptions about introverts and extroverts--introverts are shy, extroverts are not. The reality is that shyness has nothing to do with introversion or extraversion. Whether you're one or the other …

Is Creativity the Enemy of Productivity?

March 27th, 2019

28:08

The creative process is long and messy. When you need to come up with a novel solution to a thorny problem is precisely when your brain seems to shut …

Is Mind Over Matter a Real Thing?

March 13th, 2019

26:48

We spend most of our lives “in our heads,” processing the world and other people though our own beliefs and biases. Yet, most of us understand very little about how our brains really work, and what they are actually …

How do you know if you're about to burn out?

February 27th, 2019

23:40

Chronic stress and burnout are common occurrences in today’s workplace. About one in five “highly-engaged” U.S. workers reported experiencing some sort of burnout, according to a 2018 study conducted at the Yale Center …

How can we disconnect and manage digital distraction?

February 13th, 2019

28:34

In today's modern environment, it's impractical to live a completely digital-free life. But as Newport points out, you can keep your smartphone and stay sane at the same time. The key is to practice digital minimalism, …

How do you make a to-do list that works?

January 30th, 2019

29:14

When it comes to one of productivity's most basic elements, the to-do list, everyone has their own approach. So in this episode of "Secrets of the …

Four Day Work Week: Impossible Dream or Plausible Plan?

January 16th, 2019

29:08

Shorter workweeks can improve productivity and boost morale. But while a 3-day weekend sounds great, American work culture and expectations aren't …

How Can You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions?

January 2nd, 2019

31:01

So many of us (close to half of all Americans) make New Year's resolutions. The bad news is that just 8% of us will actually keep them all year.

What Should You Expect in Season Two?

December 19th, 2018

2:54

New Episodes of Secrets of the Most Productive People start January 2nd with "How Can You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions?" Subscribe wherever you …

Productivity Myths Busted! - Live from the Fast Company Innovation Festival

October 31st, 2018

39:32

Are morning people more productive than night owls? Do successful people have to give up work-life balance? Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman and time …

Is Work-Life Balance Possible?

October 17th, 2018

26:58

In our always-connected universe, achieving work-life balance can seem impossible. In this final episode of season one, Tiffany Dufu insists that to feel at peace, we need to learn to let go of our high expectations, …

How Can We Make and Break Habits?

October 3rd, 2018

28:25

When it comes to making or breaking habits–there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Learn what some habit-building strategies might be, along with why …

How Can We Feel Less Busy?

September 19th, 2018

27:09

Telling someone you're "busy" is a surefire way to shut down the conversation. This is how you can change the way you look at your time and your life.

How Can We Improve Our Willpower?

September 5th, 2018

26:15

Researchers have long debated whether or not our willpower and decision-making capacity is finite. One thing is clear, though–not all decisions are created equal–and some will require more brain juice than others. …

Are Some Times Of Day Better to Work Than Others?

August 22nd, 2018

26:52

Some of us are not just that productive in the morning and forcing us to concentrate at a 9 a.m. meeting is a recipe for a wasted day. Fortunately, there are ways to get around this dilemma if you don't have complete …

Is It Possible to Multitask?

August 8th, 2018

26:05

You probably spend many of your working hours multitasking--whether you realize it or not. Does working with multiple tabs open (guilty) or eating …

Can You Really Unplug on Vacation?

July 25th, 2018

27:09

Taking a vacation is not a given in our work culture and if you do, it's likely that you'll check a few work emails here and there. But not taking …

Is Striving for Inbox Zero Worth It?

July 11th, 2018

24:47

There are two types of people in the world: those who have hundreds or even thousands of unread emails, and those who break out in hives just thinking about that first group.

How Can You Focus In An Open Office?

June 20th, 2018

15:47

In this episode, senior editor Kate Davis and editorial assistant Anisa Purbasari Horton talk about their struggles with working in an open-office, and the workarounds that work for them.

What's Ruining Your Sleep?

June 6th, 2018

24:20

In this first episode of Secrets of the Most Productive People, senior editor Kate Davis and Editorial Assistant Anisa Purbasari Horton dive into what's ruining their sleep (anxious mind and toddler, respectively) and …

Welcome to the Secrets of the Most Productive People podcast!

June 1st, 2018

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Join Fast Company editors Kate Davis and Anisa Purbasari-Horton as they try to figure out how to get it all done. In this bi-weekly podcast they’ll …

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