World Changing Ideas

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Fast Company Presents World Changing Ideas Feb 24, 2021

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Hey Fast Break listeners, we’ve got a new show for you where we’re going to explore the ways people are striving to change the world for the better. It’s called, World Changing Ideas.

We’ll highlight the solutions that could end pollution and change food production. We'll also investigate how innovation can solve these problems and help kick-start a new future. From rethinking public spaces, to developing a circular economy, to taking on climate change, we’ll show how leaders and creators are building a new way of life.

Join us every other Wednesday, starting on March 3rd, available on Apple podcasts, Spotify and wherever you enjoy your podcasts.

Guests include Dan Price of Galaxy Payments, Jason Ballard of ICON, and Adam Cronkright from of by for*

Uncommon Good - Leveling the Hiring Field Feb 03, 2021

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Uncommon Good is a custom series from FastCo works and Facebook. We'll hear from industry leaders who combine purpose with innovative thinking to give back to their local or global community.

In this episode, Chris Denson talks with LinkedIn's Vice President of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Rosanna Durruthy about how diversity, equity and inclusion programs are turning promises into practices.

Uncommon Good - Innovating It Forward Jan 27, 2021

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Uncommon Good is a custom series from FastCo works and Facebook. We'll hear from industry leaders who combine purpose with innovative thinking to give back to their local or global community.

In this episode, Chris Denson talks with Facebook's Head of Industry, Technology and Telecom Stephanie Latham to take a look inside the new programs that are supporting communities and small businesses in a time of need. He also chats with Ashley McGowan, Facebook's Business Equality Lead about how the company is working to accelerate actions that lead to a more diverse and inclusive business world.

Music: "Algorithms" by Chad Crouch

Uncommon Good - Generation Innovation Jan 19, 2021

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Uncommon Good is a custom series from FastCo works and Facebook. We'll hear from industry leaders who combine purpose with innovative thinking to give back to their local or global community.

In this episode, Chris Denson talks with Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America Ann Woo about how a public school STEM competition is helping educate the next wave of empathetic innovators.

Music by Yung Kartz, "Flash"

Eve Rodsky Reveals Invisible Work Dec 23, 2020

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This week we’re doing an end-of-year recap where we’ll take a look at what changed in 2020-from the theater community, to education, to police reform. Then, we’ll hear how the pandemic has upended the fight for labor equity, by shining a glaring light on the invisible work women do.

GUEST:

Eve Rodsky

LIVE SHOW: The Year That Changed Everything Dec 21, 2020

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On December 16, Fast Company Podcast Network went live on Facebook and Youtube. Creative Conversation host, KC Ifeanyi, was joined by Kate Davis--host of Secrets of the Most Productive People--and Talib Visram--host of Fast Break--to talk about 2020.

Dr. Megan Ranney Shares her Lessons from COVID Dec 16, 2020

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This week we’re reviewing what we learned about COVID this past year. First we chat with an emergency physician and public health researcher about her experience. Then Secrets of the Most Productive People host Kate Davis delves into how two popular governors responded to the crisis and how the public responded to them.

Jad Abumrad & Karla Murthy Depict Small Town America Dec 09, 2020

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This week we’re taking a look at the American image. First, how does a post-industrial town bounce back from devastating decline? And why is the American brand vital for the future?

GUEST:

Jad Abumrad & Karla Murthy

Reginald Dwayne Betts

Dr. Gregory Poland Explains the New COVID-19 Vaccines Dec 02, 2020

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This week we learn more about the recent vaccine developments and how they will actually affect our future and then we’ll find out what therapists are doing to treat their patients amid the pandemic.

GUEST

Dr. Gregory Poland

RESEARCH

Pew Research Survey

MUSIC

Scott Holmes "Stomps and Claps"

Intelligence at Work: What Every Company Needs to Know About Returning to Work Nov 25, 2020

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Inspired by Ceridian’s brand platform and smarter approach to Human Capital Management, “Intelligence at Work” is a custom podcast from FastCo Works and Ceridian. Join host Abigail Bassett as she explores the modernization of HR and payroll within today’s evolving world of work.

In this episode Abby talks with David Bridal's Chief People Officer, Terri Leitgeb.

MUSIC:

Plain Loafer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4223-plain-loafer

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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