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Making Life Pay on Your Terms 

Living life on your terms brings a great deal of happiness. Here Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner talks benefits of being her own leader.  Watch video

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

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

Starting From Scratch 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner knows start-up life takes a lot of energy, especially when you're on your own in the beginning.  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

Ray Kurzweil: 'Users Should Be Passionately Involved in Every Stage of an Invention' 

Inventor Ray Kurzweil talks about how he created the first print-to-speech reading machine so blind people would use it. Also an author, Kurzweil's most rece...  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

Sleep on It, Dude! 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner has an aggressive go-getter personality, but sometime's she needs to slow down.  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

Find Your Purpose & Find Success 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner found meaning in her work. Here's how.  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

Surround Yourself With the Best 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says she built a solid crew and the benefits of good people are endless.  Watch video

Do You Really Know It All? 

You may feel on top of the world, but Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says don't forget the rest of the world is out there too.  Watch video

How to Work Hard & Keep the Pace 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses how she resets on a regular basis to keep up with the pace of her hard work.  Watch video

JJ Ramberg: Turn No Into Yes 

Even when a customer says no is the final answer, you can turn that around. JJ Ramberg, host of MSNBC's Your Business, explains how.  Watch video

Following My Own Vision 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses her role in the company and how she benefits from flying solo as a leader.  Watch video

Success Brings More ... Success 

Lindsay Avner's organization, Bright Pink, has great momentum, but there's always pressure to improve as the stakes rise.  Watch video

'Our Biggest Challenge Is Obamacare' 

eCardio Founder Larry Lawson talks about how he's reinventing his cardiac device company as he faces lower reimbursements.  Watch video

Tony Hsieh: 'Hiring Mistakes Cost Zappos.com $100 Million' 

Tony Hsieh describes exactly how he set up Zappos.com's hiring process to avoid bad hiring decisions.  Watch video

Fake It til' You Make It 

Sometimes you don't have all of the answers. Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says she uses self-confidence to drive ahead.  Watch video

Big Business CEO Bob Nardelli Becomes an Entrepreneur 

The former CEO of Chrysler and Home Depot talks about his new private-equity investment shop, XLR-8, which focuses on taking stakes in family-owned companies.  Watch video

The Cost of Being an Entrepreneur 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says she's constantly living with her business.  Watch video

Keeping Close Ties Outside the Work Circle 

Not everyone in your life share's the same passion. Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner insists on surrounding herself with diversity.  Watch video

'We Made a Product Nobody Wanted' 

After buying Excel Dryer, entrepreneur Denis Gagnon realized he had to build a better product. The company spent three years (and almost went bankrupt) creat...  Watch video

My Team Is My Family 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says her grounded team helps her to find balance.  Watch video

'What the Hell Is a 9-to-5 Anyway?' 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner thinks going back to a structured work environment is unimaginable, now that she's an entrepreneur.  Watch video

Who Is Your Mentor? 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner gives advice she has received from mentors in her life.  Watch video

What Should My Marketing Goal Be? 

Brian Halligan, founder of HubSpot, answers questions about marketing in the new digital age.  Watch video

Another Working Vacation? 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner has the urge to work after a few days off, but she insists she should learn to relax.  Watch video

Don't Burn Yourself Out 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses the impact from her staff taking time off from the office during the holidays.  Watch video

Mayra Jimenez: Starting From Scratch 

Mayra Jimenez's swimwear company, The Orchid Boutique, highlights the talents of her native Colombia  Watch video