March 05, 2025 3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation BY Lydia Fenet I like to say that I spend most of my life negotiating—and if you consider your own work and life, you just might feel the same. My career has been full of back-and-forth: I sat across tables negotiating agreements for … Continue reading 3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation
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Why you should cultivate meaning in your life—and how
February 16, 2025 Why you should cultivate meaning in your life—and how A key challenge with leading a meaningful life is that things often don’t feel meaningful. BY Next Big Idea Club Steven Heine is a professor of social and cultural psychology at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of Cultural Psychology, the top-selling … Continue reading Why you should cultivate meaning in your life—and how
Why marketing should own sales enablement technologies
These tools do more than automate outreach. See how marketing can turn them into a growth engine for better results. Natalie Jackson on February 10, 2025 Sales enablement technologies like Seismic, Outreach, Salesloft and Salesforce’s Sales Engagement evolved to automate outbound selling. These tools help sales teams stay on track with their pipeline, timing … Continue reading Why marketing should own sales enablement technologies
I tried a mindfulness browser to make work less stressful. Maybe you should too
February 04, 2025 I tried a mindfulness browser to make work less stressful. Maybe you should, too Open Air from the Norwegian company Opera is billed as the first-ever ‘mindful browser.’ It’s intended to combat the chaotic nature of the web. BY Grace Snelling A new browser from the Norwegian company Opera just launched today, and … Continue reading I tried a mindfulness browser to make work less stressful. Maybe you should too
3 things leaders should do to increase trust
January 26, 2025 3 things leaders should do to increase trust If you want an engaged workforce, you must demonstrate real and sustained support for employees. Here are three ways to actually do this. BY Julia Herbst Much has been written about the lack of trust in today’s workplace. And no wonder: A 2023 Gallup … Continue reading 3 things leaders should do to increase trust
Why smart marketers should front-load spending in 2025
From political shifts to market instability, here’s why marketers should accelerate budgets and prepare for change this year. Ryan Phelan on January 24, 2025 I’ve seen many predictions about what marketers should expect, anticipate or work for in 2025. The continued rise of AI, other technologies that might come to fruition, how to use … Continue reading Why smart marketers should front-load spending in 2025
Why FAQs should be your go-to marketing tool
Frequently asked questions aren’t just for customer support. They’re the backbone of clear, consistent marketing communication. Bunny Tharpe on January 6, 2025 Who, what, when, why and how? Journalism students learn to answer these questions to ensure the most important information is conveyed first in an article. Depending on their backgrounds, marketers may not … Continue reading Why FAQs should be your go-to marketing tool
5 great design films you should watch right now
December 24, 2024 5 great design films you should watch right now Epic and influential designers, both real and imagined, hit the screen. BY Nate Berg Given their visual allure, it’s an obvious jump for objects of design to make their way to the big screen. But seeing a piece of architecture or industrial design on … Continue reading 5 great design films you should watch right now
What retailer marketers should be thinking about in 2025
Big changes in the search and discovery process and the growth of retail media are critical trends, says Criteo. And CTV is going to join them. Kim Davis on December 20, 2024 “Advertisers are looking for more of a full-funnel approach, from end to end, working with a smaller set of DSP partners, thinking … Continue reading What retailer marketers should be thinking about in 2025
How should I talk about my layoff on social media?
Losing your job turns your world upside down. It’s understandable to want to post about it online, but there are a few things to consider before you do. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most … Continue reading How should I talk about my layoff on social media?