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Secret of a Truly Game-Changing Entrepreneur 

What makes a technology business sustainable in the long run? It may not be what you think.  Watch video

The Way I Work: Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia

Patagonia's founder still loves to blaze a trail. He takes copious time off, lets employees manage themselves, and tells customers not to buy his products.  Read more

Think Like a 5-Year Old (the Best Leaders Do)

Want to grow your business? Reclaim your child-like sense of wonder, that endless curiosity about the world around you.  Read more

Eli Broad: A Most Unreasonable Man

The business titan behind KB Home and Sun America--also an author, philanthropist and art collector--on the trait that brought him success. Hint: It's not co...  Read more

4 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

What special mix of ingredients separates the best business-builders from the rest of the pack? Entrepreneurs from Brightbox share their perspective.  Read more

6 Must-Read Tips From Sara Blakely, Steve Case & Others

David S. Kidder, serial entrepreneur and Clickable founder, divulges the most important advice that came out of interviews he did with the world's most succe...  Read more

Start-up Conversations With Elon Musk, Tony Hsieh, Reid Hoffman & More

Inc.'s Leigh Buchanan talked to Clickable founder David S. Kidder about "The Start-up Playbook," his upcoming book of interviews with seriously-accomplished ...  Read more

Companies That Won Big in 2012

We take a look back at the entrepreneurs and companies that made a splash over the past 12 months.  Read more

The $100 Million Funding Secret

A serial entrepreneur who has raised $100 million in his lifetime explains exactly how he did it.  Read more

5 Reasons Chobani Rules | Company of the Year Runner-Up

Chobani grew 2,662% over the past three years and has revenue of about $1 billion. The numbers tell only part of the story of why this Greek-yogurt maker is ...  Read more

Honoring the Champions of Do-Good-ism

Business icons, including Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, turned out this week to celebrate the Social Venture Network's inaugural Hall of Fame.  Read more

Give Your Business A Great Story

A business idea is only as good as its story. Make your story great, and you'll be on the fast-track to success.  Read more

Richard Branson: 'Screw It. Let's Do It'

What's it take to be a big thinker? The famed entrepreneur talks big ideas and even bigger challenges.  Read more

Explore a Seemingly Unrelated Industry for a Day

Where will you find your next powerful idea? It might just be when you take a close look at a different business.  Read more

Why It's Lonely at the Top--and What To Do About It

Even success comes with its share of challenges. How to prepare for, and face them.  Read more