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 Gary C. Cooper No matter ...

I’m a late bloomer, which means I experienced a very uncomfortable “pre-bloom” stage—a time in my mid-thirties when my peers were blossoming into stunning sunflowers and exquisite orchids, while I ...

Surrendering is the act of giving up something. For our purposes, surrender means giving up on efforts to control your life or ensure specific outcomes in your life. But why surrender? Trying too hard ...