Category Archives: Cool Ideas

BY Bill Wackermann – Fast Company In business, irrational fears encompass everything from fear of rejection, fear of authority, and fear of criticism to fear of failure and even fear of success. Such fears keep us from being able to … Continue reading →

From the introductory chapter of Destination: Organization, A Week by Week Journey In today’s world, everyone is having to get more done within a limited amount of time. There is no sign that this will change. Instead, the demands placed … Continue reading →

We all love to poke fun at people for using Comic Sans in inappropriate places. But there is even more complexity to the usage and properness of various fonts. Did you know some guy in the 18th century claimed that … Continue reading →

Twenty-four “tributes” between ages 12 and 18 are chosen at random from the districts of Panem, a totalitarian state in post-apocalyptic North America, to compete in a barbaric fight for survival. Losing means certain doom, but winning promises a life … Continue reading →

Every entrepreneur has dreams for their business. We have goals we want to attain that, to us, mean we’ve made it. Our business is successful. This week, watching the final episode of Discovery’s Gold Rush Alaska, I was reminded of … Continue reading →

Captain James T. Kirk is one of the most famous Captains in the history of Starfleet. There’s a good reason for that. He saved the planet Earth several times, stopped the Doomsday Machine, helped negotiate peace with the Klingon Empire, … Continue reading →

Having a family and working can be difficult. The secret to success while working and having children is to be organized and to plan in advance. Be serious about planning your time and stick to a schedule. Also remember to … Continue reading →

If only bosses could talk! We’d be able to find out why it was that we didn’t get the call back, didn’t get the interview, didn’t get that sweet job we thought we were just perfect for. There must be … Continue reading →

It’s the silly season again. No, not the political races—the interviewing season. For thousands of people this is a time of year when they are subjected to the stress and strain of interviews. College seniors are interviewing for permanent positions. … Continue reading →

Let’s get one thing straight: Freelancing is not easy. While it offers fantastic benefits — flexible hours, more control and creative independence — there are still plenty of risks involved with striking out on your own and running your own … Continue reading →