Every executive understands the importance of a mission statement, but do leaders know how to craft one that truly embodies the company culture they wish to build? On this note, a well-defined company ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Jonathan Brierre Many ...

How we give our feedback influences how it is heard. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you’re familiar with the idea of a “howler.” In the wizarding world, irate parents can send a magical letter that ...

Delivering feedback as a leader can feel challenging, but with the right training and awareness, you can set yourself up for success. In this article, industry leaders share the common mistakes ...

Imagine you’re a manager on a team of sales associates and one member of your team is consistently underperforming. You know that he is bright and has high potential to start taking on important ...

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I’ve spent the past decade encouraging my clients to use the sandwich technique when expressing complaints to their partner. The sandwich technique is when a criticism is sandwiched between two ...

This post is the fourth in a four-part series. The giving and receiving of feedback is a key interpersonal skill that applies way beyond the workplace. It's also essential for healthy relationships ...