3 ways to attract, win, and retain customers in an uncertain economy

The winners in this disruptive environment are those who ask customers forward-looking questions and listen to the answers.

Remembering George Lois, who changed visual culture as we know it

The late graphic designer and art director influenced generations of designers through his iconic ‘Esquire’ covers and ad campaigns.

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Freedom-loving, ‘pro-America’ fintech startup GloriFi is shutting down

GloriFi cited “startup mistakes, reputation attacks, the declining economy, and multiple negative media stories” among its most recent challenges.

Life in the Gig Economy: The Uber driver who’s almost eligible for the company’s tuition reimbursement program

“You have to go out and look at what’s happening in the city.”

7 ways to spot an emotionally intelligent leader

Emotional intelligence is critical for leadership.

5 policies that must be changed to make homeownership more equitable

The founder of Keepingly says that to ensure we don’t repeat the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, we need to enact policies that make homeownership sustainable for buyers with limited resources.

Follow these 4 steps to create psychological safety in your teams

It’s not necessarily about being comfortable all the time.

Layoffs can have large and damaging effects. Here’s how to avoid them

Veris Insights’ Andrew Monroe says laying off as little as 0.5% of a company’s workforce can drive a 25% increase in quitting.

Veggies taste better with rock music—here’s why

Wholly Veggie injects fun and absurdity into its latest ad campaign with heavy metal, trickery, and vegetables. It's a must-watch. This is Fast Company's Brand Hit or Miss of the week.

Vita Coco's journey from bodega shelves to B-Corp

Vita Coco's cofounder Mike Kirban describes how the company went from getting its start in the bodegas of New York City to founding a charitable arm to build schools for the farmers who grow their coconuts.

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has brands pressing ‘pause’

After Musk’s first week at Twitter ends, advertisers worry about the platform becoming a ‘free-for-all-hellscape.’ This is Fast Company’s Brand Hit or Miss of the Week.

How Adidas should have split with Yeezy

Maybe Adidas’s new tagline should be “Impossible is Saying Nothing”? This is Fast Company’s Brand Hit or Miss of the Week.