In today’s workplace, success is no longer about individual performance. It’s about building teams that work cohesively, communicate effectively, and share a sense of purpose. But how do you create a high-performance team? Is there a scientific formula to unlock team success? The short answer is yes—team building is both an art and a science, and the best leaders use a combination of research-backed strategies and intuitive people skills to cultivate strong teams.

If leaders want to build a workplace that better prioritizes mental health, the buck stops with them. At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, three executives - Elyse Cohen, executive vice president of social impact and inclusion at Rare Beauty; Andy Dunn, CEO at Pie; and Linus Karlsson, chief creative officer at Ikea - spoke transparently about their own experiences with and research about mental health at work.

More than ever, adversity is a hot topic right now. In our current economic, political, and social landscape, adversity is being felt to degrees we really haven’t witnessed before. And while the majority of people might see that as a negative, I see it as a launching pad to developing a missing ingredient in today’s leadership culture—resilience. Not only do leaders need to possess resilience for themselves, but they need to demonstrate it for their teams.

Artificial intelligence has the power to automate and streamline countless business processes and improve efficiency across just about every sector. However, AI tools (and the humans using them) need guidance and training to perform to their full potential, which makes strong leadership more important than ever. Below, members of Forbes Business Development Council discuss the leadership skills that are still relevant in the age of AI.

Artificial intelligence has the power to automate and streamline countless business processes and improve efficiency across just about every sector. However, AI tools (and the humans using them) need guidance and training to perform to their full potential, which makes strong leadership more important than ever. Below, members of Forbes Business Development Council discuss the leadership skills that are still relevant in the age of AI.

When faced with an underperforming employee, you may instinctively turn to formal training sessions as a solution. But while training is undoubtedly valuable, it’s not the best fit for every situation. As learning and performance strategist Jess Almlie shared in a recent post, “Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how fantastically designed our learning solutions are because training alone won’t address the root cause of a problem.”

When management theorist Peter Drucker coined the term knowledge workers in 1959, most people had no idea what he was talking about. Since then, knowledge workers have come to rule the world. Today, seven of the world's 10 most valuable companies are tech com­panies, the ultimate workplace for knowledge workers. But now, 65 years after the knowledge economy was born, we're about to be ushered into the wisdom economy.

In a world where artificial intelligence is no longer the stuff of science fiction, but a driving force in our daily lives, it's crucial to equip ourselves with the right skills to navigate this new landscape. Whether you're a fresh graduate, a seasoned professional, a technical person, or can barely use a smartphone - these five skills will help you transform from an AI novice to a veritable AI ninja, ready to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence.

As a leader, one of the most significant challenges you face is managing your time effectively. With countless demands on your attention, it’s easy to get caught up in the urgency trap, where you find yourself constantly putting out fires and neglecting the truly important initiatives that drive your organization forward. To overcome this challenge, you need a powerful tool that can help you prioritize your responsibilities and stay focused on what matters most.

BambooHR recently released its quarterly Employee Happiness Index report, showing employee happiness is down 5% year over year, hitting a four-year low. The survey revealed some bright spots, with construction remaining the happiest industry and education achieving the highest June scores the sector has seen in four years. Still, the results raise concerns, given the steady decline in employee satisfaction since 2020.

Although there is an endless list of leadership habits that differentiate high performers from the rest, some of the most wildly celebrated traits in popular articles rarely move the needle according to science. There is often a direct contradiction between the leadership attributes we celebrate and those that actually contribute to leaders’ success.

When it comes to the stuff that strong relationships are made of, there is no more precious commodity than trust. It takes time to establish and can be broken in a heartbeat. But those who achieve the highest levels have demonstrated over and over again the same patterns of behavior that make building trust look easy. Be reliable. Fundamental to trust is reliability. If you say you'll do something, you'll do it.

our speed at work might be hurting you more than you know. Do you know the difference between speed and velocity? Many of my clients use them interchangeably, but there's a critical distinction that can significantly impact your productivity and your ability to manage through uncertainty, disruption, and rapid change. Most business owners operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure, results-oriented environment.

All of us have heard guidelines about how to be physically healthy—eat well, exercise, wash your hands, get plenty of rest. But how many of us have thought seriously about our social lives—the strength of our relationships and our sense of belonging in a community—as key to staying healthy?

More than ever, today’s employees long for purpose, a sense of belonging, and opportunities to grow. This means workers are ready to roll up their sleeves and make things happen. And yet according to the American Psychological Association’s recent survey, employee happiness is down while burnout remains high. In fact, the survey found that 77% of U.S. workers said they experienced work-related stress,

What does your leadership canvas look like so far? Is it full of powerful images or is it quite sparsely populated so far? Is it mainly positivity and light, or is there some negativity and darkness that is in urgent need of being surrounded by something more hopeful? We’re going to add some broad brush strokes to your canvas in the form of a series of related questions.

Over the past decade, workplace leaders have preached about the importance of employee engagement. But as a leadership consultant, I have found that very few organizations actually take employee engagement seriously. It’s time leaders admit it. The moment has come when leaders must stop pretending we care about engagement. Let’s quit asking workers to fill out surveys that everyone knows are insincere, “check-the-box” activities

Success is a highly subjective concept defined by intentional achievement and aligning actions with personal values. It may mean earning a degree, securing a promotion or gaining confidence. However, the greatest barriers to success are often self-imposed. Your personality can be a significant hurdle, with traits like perfectionism or fear of failure sabotaging your efforts. Understanding and managing these traits is crucial to staying on track and achieving your vision of success.

Google has spent years, collected tons of data, and invested millions trying to better understand its people. One of its most prolific projects, Project Aristotle, aimed to crack the code on what makes a team super effective.

Google's big question: Why do some teams excel while others flop?

When it comes to getting a promotion at work, several factors can either hold you back—or help you get ahead. Elements like your performance and experience play a crucial role in determining your career trajectory, as well as things out of your control, such as the number of available positions and budget constraints. But when it comes to personality, are there traits that might hold you back from getting promoted?