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Respect: The Only Way to Balance Family & Business

Pinnacle Technical Resources CEO Nina Vaca talks about this one value that makes working with family easy.  Watch video

'I Grew Up Watching My Parents Fail Over & Over Again'

Pinnacle Technical Resources CEO Nina Vaca grew up watching her entrepreneur parents fail repeatedly but learned what it takes to build a business.  Watch video

The Secret (& Benefit) to Working With Family

Pinnacle Technical Resources CEO Nina Vaca says that working with family is easy. She works with her brother, sister, and husband, while running a fast-growt...  Read story

'Vision Without Execution Is Hallucination'

When you're clear in your company purpose--your "why," as leadership author Simon Sinek puts it--your strategic direction becomes self-evident.  Watch video

Let Your Employees Have a Voice in Your Company's Causes

Doug Ulman, CEO of Livestrong, answers questions on philanthropy.  Watch video

What's the Real Value of Social Media?

Social media's value extends beyond raising money with the ability to connect individuals with support and information, says Livestrong CEO Doug Ulman.  Watch video

How to Run an Engaging Social Media Campaign

Doug Ulman, CEO of Livestrong, says social media formed the basis for Livestrong to fight cancer on a global level.  Watch video

Social Media Is Not a Tool or Platform

CEO of Livestrong, Doug Ulman, created one of the first social networks with yellow wristbands and a mission to support cancer victims.  Watch video

Realize the Potential of Your Social Strategy

Livestrong CEO Doug Ulman says a smart strategic social media supports the mission of your company.  Watch video

Harness the True Power of Social Media

Livestrong CEO Doug Ulman says you can't think of social media as a tool. To get maximum impact, he says you have to think of social media as a mission.  Read story

Double Your Response on Pinterest & Twitter

Jen Rubio, social media manager for Warby Parker, talks about the power of doing what's not unexpected on social media.  Watch video

What Makes Your Company Distinctive?

Josh Linkner, CEO of Detroit Venture Partners, says you should make your company known for one thing, or no one will remember you.  Watch video

How to Disaster-Proof Your Business

Are you prepared? As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Northeast, here are 12 products and services to keep your business safe.  Read story

Constant Change Is Just Part of the Job

Entrepreneurs Alexis Maybank, Heidi Messer and Melinda Emerson talk about the challenges to growth from their start-up experience.  Watch video

Want to Scale? Get Focused & Get a Good Team

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank and LinkShare founder Heidi Messer talk about how to scale a business with limited resources.  Watch video

6 to 900 Employees: How Do You Manage That?

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank gives tips on how to manage hiring at an explosive rate. (Hint: Don't hire people like you!)  Watch video

How to Know When You Need a Change

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank talks about how she found her own unique path within the company, as it grew and grew.  Watch video

Get a Board of Advisors. Now

LinkShare founder talks about Heidi Messer the difference between a board of advisors and a board of directors.  Watch video

Fast-Growth Secrets From Top Women Founders

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank and LinkShare founder Heidi Messer talk about scaling and managing a hyper-growth business.  Read story

10 Free Tools for Running a Business

Starting a company on the cheap has never been easier, thanks to free software for handling everything from building a website to billing clients. Here are 1...  View slideshow

How Russell Simmons Spots Talent

Russell Simmons talks about what distinguishes great employes and how he balances work and family life.  Watch video

Who Do You Really Work For?

Russell Simmons talks about what drives him every day and translating spirituality into business and life.  Watch video

Your Work Should Be Like a Prayer

Russell Simmons talks about the difference between good and great entrepreneurs.  Watch video

Passion, Courage & Everything Else You Need to Start Up

Russell Simmons talks about how to avoid the rigid expectations of the business world.  Watch video

Advantages of a Woman-Owned Business

Megan Duckett, founder of Sew What, answers questions on manufacturing, trading services, and outsourcing.  Watch video

How to Get Loyal Clients

Megan Duckett, founder of Sew What, talks about how she keeps high-profile clients coming back for more.  Watch video

Your Company Needs a Better Website

Sew What founder Megan Duckett lost a huge client. Here's how building a better website got her back on her feet.  Watch video

When Skill Meets Opportunity

Megan Duckett, founder of Sew What, talks about how she went from electrical roadie to custom drapery manufacturer.  Watch video

How I Got Motivated to Innovate

Megan Duckett, founded theatrical drapery manufacturer Sew What, talks about how she recognized opportunity and started a niche business.  Watch video

Megan Duckett: How to Find Your Niche

Megan Duckett, founder of theatrical drapery manufacturer Sew What, talks about how she found just the right market for her passion and skills. (And how you ...  Read story

You Don't Have to Have All the Answers

Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School, says leadership is much more than just answering questions.  Watch video

Why Your Start-up Dreams Shouldn't Be About Making Money

Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School, says that defining your business' vision is one of the most difficult things for an entrep...  Watch video

Your Most Valuable Asset Is Your Time

Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School, says you should make sure your time is spent on top priorities.  Watch video

How to Deliver Value to Your Customers

Leadership isn't just about answers, it's about asking the right questions says Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School.  Watch video

What's the Difference Between Goals & Priorities?

Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School, talks about adding real value to your company via a clear vision.  Watch video

Don't Get Sucked Into Complacency

Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School Robert Kaplan says an entrepreneur must constantly question the long-term plans for the company.  Watch video

Robert Kaplan: Simple Strategies to Be an Effective Leader

Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School, says true leadership is constantly reassessing your company's most basic priorities and go...  Read story

Building an Audience from Zero

Entrepreneur Cal McAllister talks about leading his ad company, the Wexley School for Girls, to build a fanbase for a new pro soccer team.  Watch video

Insights from an Ad Man

Cal McAllister, co-founder of advertising agency Wexley School for Girls, answers questions about his quirky campaigns.  Watch video

How We Launched a Fan Factory

Cal McAllister, co-founder of ad agency Wexley School for Girls, talks about why the foundation of his success is his non-traditional approach.  Watch video