What is an alignment conversation? It’s a way to learn how your work or your product fits in with your customer’s goals. “The ...

Difficult conversations at work are unavoidable sometimes. The good news is most people approach such discussions with collaborative — not combative — attitudes and intentions, according to the ...

Look for a way to ask the other person for some help. Vulnerability and trust often open doors. And working together to solve ...

Have you ever worked in a place where everyone knows exactly what's draining their energy and hampering performance, but no one feels safe enough to talk about it openly? These unspoken challenges—the ...

First, I want to acknowledge and celebrate your courage for reaching out, showing your ASK, and requesting support while working in a toxic work culture. It’s not easy and it’s evident that you desire ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Magdalena Nowicka Mook We ...

Conversations and “water cooler talk” among colleagues have long been integral to workplace culture. In modern times, the “water cooler” has expanded beyond the physical workplace to include online ...