personal growth

Fast Talk: The Brand Called Me

BY Ryan UnderwoodWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:06 AM

What's in a name? Everything, it seems. Building a brand is always a challenge, especially when your own name is attached. We spoke with five owners of eponymous brands about retaining control, finding aligned partners, and the importance of staying true to oneself.READ»

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Sea Change?

BY Jena McGregorWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

A report from the past.READ»

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Sea Change?

BY Jena McGregorWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

A report from the past.READ»

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Sweet (In)security

BY Danielle SacksWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

With our November issue, Fast Company will celebrate 10 years of publication. Each month until then, we'll review one of our favorite editions from the first decade.READ»

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Great Work If You Can Get It

BY John A. ByrneWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

This month's letter from the editor.READ»

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How to Work Extremely Well

BY Linda TischlerWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

Tips from the trenches.READ»

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Who Are You Arguing With?

BY Marshall GoldsmithWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

When it comes to making that next career move, are you all talk?READ»

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On the Waterfront

BY Todd ShaperaWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

An IT analyst pursues a different calling after the tsunami hits his native Sri Lanka.READ»

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Scout's Honor

BY Danielle SacksWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

Recruiting expert Joseph McCool earns a merit badge for ideas on staying afloat in the global talent pool.READ»

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The Case for Optimism

BY Shoshana ZuboffWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

Why it makes sense to look on the bright side of life.READ»

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The Corporate Shrink

BY Dr. Kerry J. SulkowiczWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

When bad jobs happen to good people.READ»

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Extreme Jobs (and the people who love them)

Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

Eighty-hour weeks. Relentless travel. Unpredictable schedules. High risk, high stress. Your worst nightmare, maybe -- but a dream for a group of elite workers.READ»

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The Teamster

BY Jennifer VilagaWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

Exploding the truisms of teamwork.READ»

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Exit Strategies for Corporate Dropouts

BY Michael A. ProsperoWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM

Ready to leave the company fold but don't want the door to hit you on the way out? Here's a guide to making a graceful exit.READ»

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The Corporate Shrink

BY Dr. Kerry J. SulkowiczWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:04 AM

The good doctor heals some hurt feelings over neglected -- and stolen -- ideasREAD»

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Feedback

BY Fast Company StaffWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:04 AM

Letters. Updates. Advice.READ»

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Like High School -- but With Suits

BY Shoshana ZuboffWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:04 AM

Don't let your company's labels become the only way you define yourself.READ»

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Me Inc.: the Rethink

BY David LidskyWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:04 AM

With our November 2005 issue, Fast Company will celebrate 10 years of publication. Each month until then, we'll review one of our favorite editions from the first decade.READ»

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Speak Easy

BY Ryan UnderwoodWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:04 AM

Here are five tips to help you get over your fear of public speaking.READ»

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Wagging Your Tail

BY Danielle SacksWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:04 AM

Executive recruiter Dave Hardie on the benefits of leaving gracefully, consumer-products experience, and balancing We versus I.READ»

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Do You Love What You Do?

BY Marshall GoldsmithWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:04 AM

If you're putting in 60- to 80-hour workweeks, you'd better love what you do.READ»

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The Hybridization of Everything

BY Fast CompanyWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:04 AM

In the old economy, the organizing principle was specialization. Discrete departments. Separate functions. Independent projects. In the New Economy, it's hybridization. Inter-departmental meetings. Cross-functional teams. Integrated systems.READ»

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50 Reasons Why We Cannot Change

BY Fast CompanyWed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:03 AM

We've never done it before. Nobody else has ever done it. It has never been tried before. We tried it before. Another company/person tried it before. We've been doing it this way for 25 years. It won't work in a small ...READ»

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