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At Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, brand leaders talked about what it takes to create a supply chain that’s better for the planet. When you buy a set of sheets from a big-box store, do you know anything about where the materials come from, or the nuances of that brand’s supply chain?

Using your phone as a distraction is okay, but do it in moderation, suggests a researcher who studies technology use and quality of life. What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of messages, alerts, and social media updates by their social ties.

A new Women’s Sports Foundation report traces how playing sports has impacted each generation since the passage of Title IX. Half a century since the passage of Title IX, generations of girls who played sports have grown up and climbed the corporate ladder.

Switching between iPhone to Android does require flexibility, foresight, and even a bit of sacrifice, but the upside can be significant. This story first appeared in Jared’s Advisorator newsletter. Sign up to get advice like this every Tuesday.

With the pesticide DDT, lead paint, and the power plant emissions that were causing acid rain, growing public outcry eventually led to policy changes, despite pushback from industry. Climate change can seem like an insurmountable challenge. However, if you look closely at its causes, you’ll realize that history is filled with similar health and environmental threats that humanity has overcome.

I spoke with my son about the challenges of working together—and how we made it work. If you work for a family business, you’re not alone. Nearly 60% of employees around the world work at family-owned businesses. Such enterprises, McKinsey & Company note, thrive because they are “adaptable and resilient.”