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In this episode, Rachel sits down with author and illustrator Andy Pizza to explore why a "creative pulse" is the essential, make-or-break component of any successful career. Andy argues that while business often relies on data and logic, the true differentiator is the ability to ... Show More

886. Is your team's deep knowledge actually preventing them from seeing the next big breakthrough? In this episode, Rachel explores the "expertise trap"—the moment when having all the answers stops us from seeing new possibilities. She explains why traditional brainstorming often ... Show More

885. In a world of constant meetings and shifting priorities, why does it feel like we’re repeating the same "to-do" list every six months? This week, Rachel gets into the "bad patterns" that keep teams stuck in a loop of false comfort. We often mistake saying we need to change f ... Show More

With all the time you spend at work, you tend to get comfortable around your peers, which can lead to talking more freely than you should. However, regardless of your friendly relationship with your coworkers, there are definite red flag conversations to avoid in the office.Moder ... Show More

<p>Building a cohesive team is hard. Period. Yet it's also the core of a high performing team. Unfortunately traditional team building activities, while fun, can cost a lot of time and money. And they don’t always produce the promised benefits. Plus, if you’re a remote team (now ... Show More

In this week's Ask the Expert episode Sarah talks to London Business School professor and author, Herminia Ibarra. Together they discuss the concept of outsight and how doing new things and interacting with different people can set you up for career success. Herminia also shares ... Show More

<p>Whether you’re trying to build a romantic or professional connection, <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/rachel-greenwald/">Rachel Greenwald’s</a> advice is exactly the same. “Focus on how you make someone feel more than you focus on the words that you're saying,” sh ... Show More

<p><strong>Heidi Helfand</strong> is the author of <em>Dynamic Reteaming</em>, which outlines practical strategies for orchestrating successful team and company org changes. Her work is informed by more than 20 years in the tech industry at notable companies like AppFolio, Procor ... Show More

<p>Many small business owners can feel the barrier of perceived inferiority when it comes to connecting with the CEO of a larger company. Sometimes established business people can look down on the new or micro business owner. In either case, they are forgetting the fundamental pu ... Show More

This week, Helen and Sarah talk about the factors that contribute to a high performing team. They dive into Patrick Lencioni's work on the Five Dysfunctions of a Team and share ideas for action to help you address common issues that impact teams. If you feel like your team would ... Show More

<p><strong>Carole Robin</strong> spent over 20 years teaching the Stanford Graduate School of Business course Interpersonal Dynamics, affectionately known as “Touchy Feely.” After leaving Stanford, she founded a nonprofit called Leaders in Tech, which applies the Touchy Feely pri ... Show More

In a thought-provoking episode, our host, Rion Willard speaks with Dr. Eric Recker about the critical importance of self-care amidst burnout challenges. Offering compelling insights, they explore the intricate balance between personal well-being and professional success. The conv ... Show More

How to present an idea so it makes sense to other people, and has the best possible chance to shine and stick.This week Helen and Sarah explore some different strategies for presenting ideas at work. Whether it's a small idea to improve a process or a big idea to do something dif ... Show More