5 ways to find out if someone is smarter than you

Amazon employees challenge Bezos; A "dad hoodie"; Lin-Manuel Miranda's advice Hello! Happy Thursday—W [Compass] [Presented by]( [Revtown]( Amazon employees challenge Bezos; A “dad hoodie”; Lin-Manuel Miranda’s advice Hello! Happy Thursday—We’re so close to Memorial Day weekend, I can almost taste it. In quick news hits, Tesla’s stock [continues to plummet]( and Avon [has been sold](. There are many other fresh topics on our site, too—read on! Amazon employees plead with Jeff Bezos Yesterday, Amazon employees stood up to their boss: 7,700 of them signed a shareholder resolution demanding that Jeff Bezos and his company take real [action to help fight climate change](. This employee-led movement has been [in the works for months](. In the past, Amazon has made statements saying it will release data about its carbon footprint, and has made a vague pledge to take measures to reduce its environmental impact. Yet the company hasn’t agreed to any of the proposals brought forward by employees. This latest pressure—now coming from [thousands of the company’s workers]( how pressing the problem is, and how the [employee activism]( is becoming more and more prominent. Today's big idea [A shorter workweek in the name of climate change]( [A shorter workweek in the name of climate change]( While we’re on the subject of the earth burning, one way to reduce CO2 emissions is to simply have people work less. It’s a simple solution that new research shows could help fight climate change. Read more: [A shorter workweek should be a key part of the Green New Deal]( [www.fastcompany.com]( • [Share]( A MESSAGE FROM REVTOWN [The most comfortable jeans you'll ever wear]( [The most comfortable jeans you'll ever wear]( Finding the perfect pair of jeans can be a real pain. They don’t fit right. They take forever to break in. And they just aren’t comfortable. A few former Under Armour execs saw an opportunity here. They took everything knew about athletic apparel and applied it to jeans. That’s how the denim startup Revtown got started. [revtownusa.com]( • [Share]( Today's fashion line: [A “Dad Hoodie” ]( [A “Dad Hoodie”]( This isn’t just any hoodie; it’s for dads. The $95 sweater has big pockets, which can hold such dad-ly things as diapers, wipes, etc. It’s the perfect piece of apparel for the kind of guy who wants to look good while cleaning up after a tornado of a toddler. Read more: [The $95 “Dad Hoodie” has hidden pockets for diapers]( [www.fastcompany.com]( • [Share]( Today's how-to: [How to know if someone is smarter than you]( [How to know if someone is smarter than you]( Despite our very sensitive egos, it’s extremely likely we’re going meet someone who’s more intelligent. Don’t be sheepish—in fact, it’s good (and smart!) to be able to assess if someone is sharper than you. A necessary facet of being a competent worker and leader is recognizing other people’s competence. And there are ways to figure out if someone is more intelligent than you—and to use that knowledge to your ability. Read more: [Five ways to find out if someone is smarter than you (and why you need to know)]( [www.fastcompany.com]( • [Share]( More from us: - [How synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog brought electronic music to the masses]( (Tech) - [Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 7 pieces of advice for new graduates]( (Work Life) - [What is our plan for zero-occupancy vehicles?]( (Impact) - [Here’s footage from the brilliant alt-universe where Lena Waithe has Jimmy Kimmel’s job]( (Creativity) What else we're reading: - [America’s cities are unlivable. Blame wealthy liberals]( (New York Times) - [It’s getting way too easy to create fake videos from people’s faces]( (Vice) Today's moment of reprieve [A Kickstarter for nothing:]( Have a great day! Do you have suggestions or tips? [Email me]( Or [tweet me]( —Cale This newsletter was written by [Cale Guthrie Weissman](. Feedback We’d love to hear your thoughts about Compass. [Click here]( to give us feedback. And here’s [more information]( about Fast Company’s Compass newsletter. Did you enjoy this issue? [Fast Company] You can [update your details here](. If you don’t want to receive Compass anymore, [unsubscribe here]( If you were forwarded Compass and like it, [subscribe here]( [View this newsletter online]( Powered by [Revue]( 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007-2195