CAREER POTENTIAL: Ford R. Meyers' Avoiding The Sunday Night Blues

WEDNESDAY WAYSDOM: Paul English, The 7-Day Sage

What if you are so good at what you do, anywhere in the world, that by next Wednesday Paul English will have found you and ... When it's all over, you'd become a Boston Red Sox fan?

Well, the Wednesday Waysdom of Paul English, founder and chief technology officer of Kayak.com are so decisive about hiring that: We all need to take notes. Here's how he deals with Human Resources:

1. There is no human resources department for Kayak.com's 100-person firm.

2. He recruits via networking with employees, and asking "Who's the best person you've ever worked with?"

3. Regardless of where that candidate is on earth, within 7 days, he will find, interview, and hire that smart-working individual.

How do you manage the talent in your business or how long did it take for you get hired?

THURSDAY THINKTANK: Jessica Mah, The Project Profitess

Jessica Mah is a 20-something force, who's on track to improve the financial management of small businesses. Don't let her age fool you. There's a whole lot of wisdom in this youthful package. As the CEO of inDinero.com, Mah is the real deal.

Not long ago, inDinero.com was a UC Berkeley project. Now, it has become a small business with angel investors from Web 2.0's finest, including Dave McClure of 500 Startups. Mah is aiming to build a company on the 20 to 30-year horizon.

Mah is a fixture at Web 2.0 conferences sharing her growing pains and triumphs. She details how much metrics is at the foundation of her strategy. As a result, a recent relaunch of inDinero.com hints of more good news to come.

As we wish Jessica Mah much success with inDinero.com and beyond, how will you take your project and turn it into profits?

WEDNESDAY WAYSDOM: Rosie Pope, The "It" Mompreneur

How does a model become a neuroscientist become a New York City-based, maternity/early parenthood entrepreneur/philanthropist become a reality television star ... all while balancing wife and motherhood of two?

Well, if you watch Rosie Pope in action on Bravo's hit reality series Pregnant in Heels, you'll see why she's a master at her niche.

Here are my top 3 observations of her Wednesday Waysdom:

1. Have a very supportive husband.
Her husband, Daron told her that successful parenting is not a day-by-day, but a second-by-second responsibility.

2. Employ a staff with multiple talents.
Her Man Friday, LT, became the entertainment with his underground duo, Kiki Twins, when the event planner failed to secure a band. The guests loved it, and the client ended up with a great party.

3. Surprise your clients, by providing extra mile service.
To help a well-heeled client get that ultra-chic,first baby photo in the hospital, Rosie showed up to the new mom's bed with a couture dress and a glam squad.

As we make Pregnant in Heels our new "must-see TV" at 10PM EST on Tuesdays, how will you dazzle your clients?

TAKE 54U: 5 Steps to Boost Your Brainpower

Forget the Weekday Blues. Starting today, here are 5 steps to boost your brainpower:

1. Eat a high-protein meal during your workday to feed those neurotransmitters. Leave the pasta for at night.
2. Exhaust your brain with intensive research or high concentration tasks. Take breaks when your brain is full. You can always come back to the lab. Use eye drops to keep the 11's on your forehead at bay.
3. Sleep in silence and darkness. No television, no iPod playlist, nothing. Raindrops, okay.
4. Exercise of your choice for at least 30 minutes. Cardio, strength, or yoga will pump up the blood flow and oxygen. Drink a protein shake for an extra boost.
5. Take a hot shower, and take time pampering your genius.

How do you keep your brain on amp?

MONDAY MOTIVATION: Jason Fried, The Org Chart Slayer

Would you fire an ambitious employee?

Well, if you're Jason Fried of 37signals, you would. In his "Get Real" column published in the April issue of Inc. Magazine, he details his philosophy on leading a horizontal, decentralized company.

Why I Run a Flat Company | Jason Fried of Inc.com

Anyone looking to run a department in his 26-person firm (and get paid to delegate) need not apply. Anyone seeking to master their technological, design, and customer service crafts are welcome and rewarded.

All things being equal, Mr. Fried has the right to run his company as he pleases. That's what capitalism and the invisible hand are all about.

As you find your Monday Motivation, what is your organizational structure, and where do you fit and desire to move within it?

THURSDAY THINKTANK: Sir Richard Branson, The Real Mr. Spacely

Yesterday, I received the best "bumper sticker" tweet from Sir Richard Branson.

"My other ride's a spaceship. No really."

Here's the photo to prove it:



Last week, he bought Pluto. No, really. So, make your reservations for space travel on Virgin Galactic today.

As you meditate on your Thursday Thinktank, how far out do you desire to go in your career aspirations?

WEDNESDAY WAYSDOM: Kris Jenner, The Starmaker

Achieving worldwide success is no accident. Kris Jenner, matriarch and mega-manager of the Kardashian-Jenner clan shared her Wednesday Waysdom with BetterTV:

Perfectionist. Organized. Detailed-oriented. Work with people who (already) have a good work ethic.

Whether or not you are raising the next generation of superstars, share your Wednesday Waysdom with us.

TUESDAY TOOLS: Oprah, The Toolmaker

One of my favorite things Oprah did recently was award Zach Anner his OWN show.

In today's New York Times, Zach tells Tara Parker Pope how he stole Oprah's heart despite cerebral palsy, which confines him to a wheelchair.

In a sea of able-body contestants, Zach stood out. As the season progressed, like Clint Eastwood, he took down his opponents. Although he was a co-winner, to me, Zach was the last one standing.

His advice to parents with disabled children is applicable to us all:

"... Find the tools for that person to thrive and find what their true passions are ... "

So, Oprah became a toolmaker for Zach and his passions for filmmaking, travel, and comedy. If his show-winning promo reel is any indication of the quality of his upcoming OWN show, that will be some must-see TV. Nielsen count on me.

How have you been underestimated and ended up victorious?

MONDAY MOTIVATION: President Barack Obama, The In Man

President Barack Obama is the Early Bird of the Week refocusing our attention to his re-election.

His question for us is, "Are you in?

As we start the business week, are you into your life? Does your career demand a "re-election," so, you can finish what you started? Or has your professional life become clutter with the rest of the tossables for spring cleaning season?

In the immortal words of Heidi Klum, either you're out or you're in.

Share your Monday Motivation thoughts with us.