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Sociomateriality: More Academic Jargon Monoxide

We academics do many things to invite deserved ridicule and parody. Perhaps the most vile habit--especially among behavioral scientists like me--is we invent or spread new words that are just absurd abuses of the English language. ...READ»

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MIX It Up! Why Freedom Is a Bigger Game Than Power

In May, Fortune published its annual "Fortune 500" issue devoted to America's largest corporations. It's full of reports on huge companies, billion-dollar legal battles, and supremely confident executives who talk a good game and ...READ»

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Life After Death

Philosopher and consultant Peter Koestenbaum spends his days exploring truly big questions that have never sounded more relevant. Here, he reflects on what the shock of death teaches us about leadership -- and how to move forward without forgetting.READ»

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Medical Missionaries: Mobilizing Change

Connected by a common mission, these far-flung medical innovators are working to revolutionize health care by providing quality care to all children, regardless of income, location, or illness.READ»

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Best of the Worst ... Year Ever

Fast Company's most popular and powerful magazine stories of 2001.READ»

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Best of the Worst ... Year Ever: Part 2

Fast Company's most popular and powerful Web-exclusive feature stories of 2001.READ»

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Fight Back

A collection of Web-exclusive stories about September 11 and its aftermath.READ»

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Fast Company Author Interviews

Author interviews previously featured on fastcompany.com.READ»

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Good Work

The core message of our Who's Fast issue is the power of good work. Now three eminent psychologists are out with a new book actually called "Good Work." In an in-depth discussion, they discuss the right way to think about your profession and career.READ»

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The Power of Words

We're hurt, angry, confused, sad. Where do we turn to make sense of what's happened -- and to move forward? To poets, songwriters, philosophers, and historical figures. Add your favorite quote here.READ»

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At the Speed of Flight

To commemorate e-tickets, sleepovers at O'Hare, and the full-and-upright position, we present Fast Company's most high-flying ideas about travel -- past, present, and future.READ»

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Will the Net Bounce Back?

Last year's Internet Summit was full of boasting and banquets. This year's gathering of tech's brightest stars featured mea culpas and buffets. A field report on the past, present, and future of the Internet economy.READ»

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Fast Company Book Reviews

Book reviews previously featured on fastcompany.com.READ»

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Let's Talk About Sex

Is the new world of work as open for women as it is for men? Yes and no. These Fast Company stories about gender relations show that the more things change, the more a few things stay the same.READ»

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Do You Know Your Own Strength?

Gallup guru Marcus Buckingham advises some of the world's most powerful CEOs. He also helps hard-charging leaders who aren't CEOs make the most of their talents. What would he think of your career choices?READ»

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Great Expectations, Failed Promises

Why do so many customers feel betrayed today? How did the vision of great service fade? Our RealTime panel of experts considers those questions and offers advice for keeping the Net's promise to your customers.READ»

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New Economy 101

Take this crash course in the new world of work.READ»

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Leap Of Faith

Meet Nau, the ultimate over-the-top, high-concept business. It makes striking, enviro-friendly clothing. It gives away 5% to charity. Can it save the world--and give us the perfect twill capri?READ»

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More Recommended Reading

Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win By William C. Taylor & Polly LaBarre William Morrow, October 2006 An excerpt from the new book by Fast Company's cofounder: When it comes to thriving in a ...READ»

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A Brief History of Our Time

Offices in closets and homemade lasagna are just some of the highlights from Fast Company's formative years, as told by founding editors Alan Webber and Bill Taylor, and others who were there at the beginning.READ»

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The Industrialized Revolution

Clay Christensen's idea of "disruptive innovation" made him the unintended mascot of the dotcom boom. So what's he thinking now?READ»

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Stuff of the Month

This month's special summer-reading roundup and a cool laptop stand.READ»

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Stuff of the Month

Web sites, a book about pride, the new iPod, and Randall Rothenberg's take on Madison Avenue's Ad of the Month.READ»

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All The Right Moves: Rational Expectations

How to redefine success and make the most of a difficult market.READ»

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Stuff of the Month

Web sites, a book about the advantages of being a Nobody, a laptop that can take a licking and keep on ticking, and Randall Rothenberg's take on Madison Avenue's Ad of the Month.READ»