In a world where errors are inevitable, it’s vital we approach them with the right mindset; we can either let them define us or use them as catalysts for growth. The Fast Company Executive Board is a ...

I look at beautiful interiors all day, every day. It's a perk of the job that I am constantly inspired by the world's best designers and the most amazing homes. But naturally, this means I often want ...

Life can be incredibly confusing. We all want a good life filled with happiness and peace. We yearn to wake up each morning with gratitude and end our days with a sense of fulfillment. But achieving ...

Stacey, the chief executive of a nonprofit focused on energy efficiency, wanted to bolster her leadership team by creating a chief operating officer position. Her first two hires to fill the role were ...

Making a mistake at work can feel embarrassing and uncomfortable, especially when you’re just starting out or are still the “new” person on the team. But the truth is, everyone makes mistakes — in ...

Everyone can learn from their mistakes — but some people have genes that may make it harder. That’s the message from German researchers, writing in tomorrow’s issue of the journal Science, who have ...

The biggest mistake is asking too much too soon. Long forms, pushy prompts or unclear value lose customers quickly.

Annie Murphy Paul is the author of the forthcoming book Brilliant: The New Science of Smart. “Often mistaken, never in doubt.” That wry phrase describes us all more than we’d like to admit. The ...

Interior designers share nine common elements within kitchens that actually aren't necessary—or even all too useful when it comes to cooking.

Learning to fly is rife with opportunities to make mistakes and learn from them. Your flight instructor’s job is to make sure the mistakes don't bend the aircraft or you. [Courtesy: Meg Godlewski] You ...