04.10.19

Do standing desks and intermittent fasting really make you more productive?

Using a standing desk and fasting intermittently are both associated with increased energy and improved cognition, which is why they’re both hot workplace productivity trends. But do these tactics really work? We asked our staff here at Fast Company to find out for themselves.

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This female-led sex toy company is disrupting the industry

Unbound is a company that was created for women, by women. Fast Company Deputy Tech Editor, Katharine Schwab, speaks with co-founder and CEO, Polly Rodriguez, on how they are making huge strides in the sex toy industry.

This female-led sex toy company is disrupting the industry

To challenge the status quo you need to lead by example

Twin sisters Antoinette M. Clarke, SVP of Branded Entertainment & Innovation at CBS, and Tricia Clarke-Stone, cofounder & CEO of the marketing and advertising agency WP Narrative, are co-authors of 'Double Down: Bet on yourself and succeed on your terms'. Here, the two discuss how they challenge the status quo to create success for themselves.

To challenge the status quo you need to lead by example

How to beat impostor syndrome

Have you ever felt like a complete fraud and that everyone was going to find out that you didn’t deserve your accomplishments? Have you wrestled with feeling like you don’t belong? If so, you’ve probably experienced impostor syndrome. You're not alone. An estimated 70% of the population is grappling with it. Here are 3 ways to overcome impostor syndrome.

How to beat impostor syndrome

Busy Philipps's 3 tips for surviving the busy holiday season

The actor, producer, author, and Instagram sensation shares her best advice for getting through the chaotic holiday period.

Busy Philipps's 3 tips for surviving the busy holiday season

An inside look at the money-making business of being Santa Claus

Being Santa Claus spreads joy to children, but it can also be a lucrative business endeavor. We peel back the curtain on the Santa gig economy and join 40 Santas cruising off the coast of Alaska, swapping business advice, and spreading Christmas cheer as they prepare for the busy—and profitable—holiday season.

An inside look at the money-making business of being Santa Claus

The key to networking is to create true connections

Twins Antoinette M. Clarke and Tricia Clarke-Stone, authors of 'Double Down: Bet on Yourself and Succeed on Your Own Terms,' reveal how connecting with others and utilizing your unique point of view can help further your career.

The key to networking is to create true connections

How to get a better night's sleep

A good sleep isn’t a luxury, rather it’s a necessity for living long, healthy lives. Here are three ways to get some much-needed shut-eye.

How to get a better night's sleep

Scott Z. Burns on what it takes to make a political thriller in today's environment

'The Report' opens today in one of the most politically contentious periods of American history. Fast Company’s KC Ifeanyi sat down with Scott Z. Burns to discuss the political thriller, which dramatizes the aftermath of the CIA’s torture program.

Scott Z. Burns on what it takes to make a political thriller in today's environment

Charlie's Angels director Elizabeth Banks believes in fighting smarter, not harder

Actor, writer, director, and producer Elizabeth Banks has put her own spin on the classic Charlie's Angels franchise. She recently spoke at the Fast Company Innovation Festival about her goals in creating a different type of action movie and why she wants more men to go and see female-led movies.

Charlie's Angels director Elizabeth Banks believes in fighting smarter, not harder

Illusionist and mentalist Derren Brown reveals the secrets of his creative process

Derren Brown is a mentalist, illusionist, and author whose Netflix specials showcase his captivating combination of mind-reading, hypnosis and magic. He now has a mysterious one-man show on Broadway simply titled 'Secret,' that he believes is best experienced with as little prior knowledge as possible.

Illusionist and mentalist Derren Brown reveals the secrets of his creative process

Impact

This app rewards commuters for choosing public transit, biking, car sharing, or walking over driving

The conscious consumerism movement is stalling—and I know why

There’s now a chatbot to give refugees instant legal aid

Creativity

This podcaster wants to catch you up on the news on your ride home, no matter what you’re into

One horny Netflix tweet and we’ve officially hit peak Brand Twitter

How a bonkers horror indie about a murderous red dress became a clever satire of consumerism

Co.Design

The first algae-based ink is derived from spirulina instead of petrochemicals

New York City has chosen this trash can of the future

The secret history of the Motorola Razr, the first great phone of the millennium

Work Life

Why it matters that female M.D.’s aren’t called “doctor” as often

We asked a sleep expert to analyze the presidential candidates’ sleep habits

These 5 popular productivity tools have hidden risks