Work LifeHere’s how to deal with ‘brutal’ feedback from employeesIn his weekly advice column, Maynard Webb counsels a struggling founder to solicit advice on how to learn and grow.
Fast Company MagazineWorking all the time isn’t the same thing as productivityAs an unrelenting year of round-the-clock teleconferences draws to a close, an editor muses: What would Ruth Bader Ginsburg do?
Work LifeMy company has gone through 3 growth cycles in 18 months. Here’s how I navigated themStartups don’t experience just one growth spurt. Here’s one founder’s advice on how to spot and manage a surge.
News‘We don’t have to spend it all at once!’ CEO Tony Xu on DoorDash’s $3.4 billion IPOTony Xu reflects on DoorDash’s red-hot IPO, raising money from SoftBank, and why helping restaurateurs and drivers has personal meaning for him.
Work LifeHow small-but-mighty founders can woo big-time investorsThis entrepreneur can make up for unimpressive numbers with tales of scrappiness, says advice columnist Maynard Webb.
NewsAmerica’s military needs an innovation overhaulIf confirmed as Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin would inherit a Pentagon that has lost its technological edge. But it isn’t too late to fight back, two national security experts write.
Work LifeI run a $7.5 billion market cap company. I value the wisdom of all 95,000 of my employeesCall it the ‘Wisdom of Crowds’ for CEOs. Today’s leaders need ‘collective intelligence’ to thrive, says the CEO of Genpact.
Work LifeA founder wants to become a limited partner in a venture fund. What to know?Understand your tolerance for risk and do your homework, says Maynard Webb in his weekly advice column.
Tech‘E-commerce as entertainment’: An investor behind Goop predicts the wild future of retailFrederic Court, who has backed brands like Farfetch and Peloton, sits down with Fast Company to discuss why the future of online shopping is experiential.
Work LifeMy private company is healthy and growing. Do I need to hire a No. 2?Maynard Webb, Meg Whitman’s former chief operating officer at eBay, urges this founder to spell out what the deputy’s job entails.
Work LifeOur high-profile media jobs were eliminated. Here’s why we exited gracefullyWith massive media consolidation and layoffs this year, two executives discuss the struggle and significance of leaving well.
Work LifeOne of our employees is terminally ill. Should we accelerate his vesting schedule?Maynard Webb advises a human resources executive to do the right thing.
Work LifeKamala Harris’s ascent is a win for Asian Americans. So why do I feel so ambivalent?An executive of Chinese descent reflects on what Americans of East Asian heritage—and all communities of color—can learn from the vice president-elect and her victory.
Work LifeMy performance review encouraged me to to be more transparent, so I’m writing this articleThis founder is putting board and employee feedback into practice.
NewsEric and Wendy Schmidt launch global talent corps for teenagersIn an exclusive interview, the former Google CEO and his wife unveil details of Rise, part of their $1 billion charitable commitment to support individuals who want to serve others.
Work LifeWealthy women donate billions each year. They should also invest in female foundersTwo high-profile women in finance say philanthropy and angel investing don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
Work LifeProfessor Badass? Bozoma Saint John to lead a Harvard B-School workshop on authenticityThe Netflix CMO, who has become a notable personal brand in business after stints at Pepsi, Apple, Uber, and Endeavor, will share the secrets of her success.
Work LifeCan this project be saved? How to respond when a proposal totally misses the markIn his weekly advice column, Maynard Webb tackles the opposite of “scope creep” and urges both sides to listen.
Work LifeMentorship and kinship: Why startups should consider accelerator programsPrograms such as Y Combinator offer access to seasoned executives and networks that can offer a founder valuable advice.
Work LifeHere’s how to fix what’s sapping your team’s energyFrustration and fatigue are running rampant in the workplace. Here’s what savvy business leaders are doing about it.
ImpactMy university will be getting COVID-19 vaccines soon—here’s how my team will get doses into arms
Fast Company MagazineGina McCarthy explains why office chit-chat is vital to an organization’s success