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As 2011 winds to a close and 2012 begins, we do a little bit of Fast Company drumbeating. We predict a lot of stuff around here

Think all the banter on Twitter and in blog comments is for naught? Here's how social envy and the competition of ideas it generates will lead to faster innovation

At the beginning of 2011, Fast Company set out to spend a year in China, documenting the transition, transformation, and innovation in that country.

Despite the recent surge in self-publishing, traditional publishers and small to mid-size publishing houses are still going to be around. Not every business owner can self-publish , nor does every one choose to

As former president and CEO of the Cleveland Browns--a hapless football team in one of America’s unluckiest sports cities--John Collins knows that fans are a fickle bunch. But to the National Football League, the Browns' annual disappointments never matter all that much, at least in this sense: If (and when) the Browns miss the playoffs, locals still watch football games, and still plan a Super Bowl party.

Practical advice to turn an average workday into an incredibly productive day. Occasionally you need to go the extra mile .

A shift in Gen Y customers' expectations mean businesses need to do more than just make money. Or does it

Billy Joel’s schmaltzy ballad “Honesty” spoke the truth back in 1979. Yet at the time, the accepted strategy for building a brand was creating perceptions that were often far removed from reality

A portrait of entrepreneur Bill Nguyen , the founder of Color Labs, and previously, Onebox, Seven Networks, and Lala. Photo by Mark Mann See more of the best photos of 2011

Looking for inspiration? Watch our top five most-watched entrepreneur Live Chats in 2011! Viewed by nearly 100,000 people so far this year, we rank them here in order of popularity

The best businesspeople don't know everything. They're the ones who are brave and truthful enough to admit mistakes--and learn the most from them along the way

I know you're passionate about changing the world, but if your business model sucks and you go out of business, it helps nobody. Here's how to make the smartest moves.

In 1967, Timothy Leary advised youth to "turn on, tune in, and drop out." But rather than endorse drugs or withdrawal from society, Leary's words are strong medicine for today's digitally exhausted holiday partiers.

The new year is upon us, and one of the time-honored traditions for many is the making of resolutions for the upcoming year. From losing weight to spending more time with family, there are many ways for individuals to improve themselves. For business owners of course, the options are endless

In the rush toward a social media strategy, many businesses throw up a blog--and then have no idea what to say. Here's what you may be doing wrong. When I consult with clients, I frequently hear, "What do we write about?