May 27, 2024 A Nobel Prize winner explains progressive capitalism and freedom Joseph Stiglitz believes a 21st-century economy and society require a rich set of institutions, from profit-making firms to cooperatives, unions, an engaged civil society, not-for-profit institutions, and public institutions, components of what he calls progressive capitalism. BY Next Big Idea Club Joseph Stiglitz is … Continue reading A Nobel Prize winner explains progressive capitalism and freedom
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Want the freedom to switch jobs without worrying about a noncompete clause? Tell the FTC
By Sam Becker January 05, 2023 If you’ve ever felt trapped or otherwise burned by an employer’s noncompete clause, now is your chance to let the government know. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a new rule that would effectively ban employers from utilizing noncompete clauses, which, the FTC estimates, would increase wages … Continue reading Want the freedom to switch jobs without worrying about a noncompete clause? Tell the FTC
Trump’s Social Media Order and the Freedom to Market
Dave Sutton — June 2, 2020 Claiming that platforms like Twitter possess “unchecked powers” of censorship, President Trump signed an executive order last week aimed at removing some of the legal protections for social media companies. CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, quickly condemned the move, saying that the order is “a reactionary and politicized approach … Continue reading Trump’s Social Media Order and the Freedom to Market
Personal Freedom: Get Ready to Fire Your Boss!
Cath Andrews — September 4, 2019 — September 4, 2019 Admit it. You’ve fantasized about firing your boss and gaining the personal freedom to do what you want. You may have a great boss. Constructive. Encouraging. He may even pay you well. He’s still your boss though. You’re working for him, on his terms and … Continue reading Personal Freedom: Get Ready to Fire Your Boss!
Are You Leading Through Fear or Freedom?
Paul Keijzer — June 20, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — June 20, 2019 I have always believed that true leadership inspires people to be the best versions of themselves. It encourages people to manifest the full expression of their creativity, intellect, and competence. In other words, a true leader fosters an environment of freedom; and in … Continue reading Are You Leading Through Fear or Freedom?
The Price of Freedom is All Your Freedom
Annie Jones — January 14, 2019 Follow @rockcandymedia — January 14, 2019 Most people have an image of what the perfect job looks like, I think it’s safe to say. Everyone thinks they should be paid more, work less, not have deadlines and be able to make all the decisions about everything to bolster their … Continue reading The Price of Freedom is All Your Freedom
What Does Entrepreneurial Freedom Mean to You?
John W Hayes — November 29, 2017 Follow @john_w_hayes — November 29, 2017 For many people, one of the main motivations behind starting their own business is the idea of the freedom it represents. In many ways, this is quite a bizarre concept because most of the small business owners I know are also some … Continue reading What Does Entrepreneurial Freedom Mean to You?
Fishing for Data Freedom, Landing an Unwelcome Surprise
Joseph Riddle — May 17, 2017 Follow @josephriddle13— May 17, 2017 It was a staple of the cartoons from my childhood: Seated on a river bank, an eager fishing enthusiast casts a line into the water and begins reeling in the line, imagining trout for dinner. Cue the laugh track — what breaks the surface … Continue reading Fishing for Data Freedom, Landing an Unwelcome Surprise
5 Easy and Golden Ways to Start Your Freedom Business on the Road
by Luke PetersSeptember 23, 2016 Maybe you started your business because you wanted more freedom from life. Not being shackled down to a cubicle, being fed up to “here” with reporting to someone else. Someone who has no care for you, your time, or your mental health. Burn-out is a huge risk on the road. … Continue reading 5 Easy and Golden Ways to Start Your Freedom Business on the Road
5 Steps To Freedom: The Key To Being A Rapid Marketer
How can marketers react to events as they happen, delivering instant digital gratification to consumers? Columnist Brian Rigney offers some tips. Brian Rigney on May 19, 2015 Consumers are living for the moment, because time is an increasingly precious resource. The same applies to marketers who are trying to tap into those consumer moments as … Continue reading 5 Steps To Freedom: The Key To Being A Rapid Marketer