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12 Powerfully Inspiring Quotes From Zig Ziglar

BY Brian Patrick Eha

The famous salesman is gone, but the message to which he dedicated his life will continue tohave an impact.

Zig Ziglar Remembered on Social Media

BY Hiten Samtani

The transformative speaker and author on leadership died this morning at the age of 86. Here are some early reactions from the web.

Finding Inspiration in New York's Skyline (Video)

BY Colleen DeBaise

Serial entrepreneur Asheesh Advani takes in Empire State Building views while working on his latest startup, Covestor.

Why You Should Say 'Yes' More

Step out of your comfort zone and agree to something you'd normally turn down.

Want to Nurture Creativity Among Employees? Assign Crazy.

BY Matthew Toren

Not every company can become the next Apple or Google, but if you want to give it a go, utilize one of your best assets: employees. Here are nine tips for inspiring creative thinking.

Why Collaboration Is Key

BY Erika Napoletano

Ideas are worthless until they're out of your head and in front of others.

3 Easy Exercises to Boost Your Creativity

BY Nadia Goodman

These strategies will help you think outside the box to discover your next business idea.

How to Recognize and Act on Your Best Business Ideas

BY Scott Belsky

When inspiration strikes, apply these tools and lessons from experts to get the best results.

How to Build a Better Brainstorming Session

BY Caroline Tiger

Does collaboration help get ideas going, or does it quash them?

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From NFL Innovator Steve Sabol

BY Trevor Turnbull

Three lessons from the life of an entrepreneur who helped revolutionize sports broadcasting.

How Photos Can Make or Break Your Marketing Campaign

BY Ann Handley

Don't rely on boring stock photos, it's more important than ever to add quality visual content to your marketing mix.

What the Founder of Travel Site Trippy Can Teach You About Entrepreneurship

BY Shira Lazar

Serial entrepreneur J.R. Johnson launched his first company 12 years ago at age 28. Here's what he wishes he knew then.

4 Ways to Stop Making Excuses and Follow Your Passion

How to know when it's the right time to start your own business.

Serial Entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal Commits $1 Million to Stop Hate Crimes

BY Teri Evans

The BeProud foundation launches with the support of Deepak Chopra, among other high-profile supporters.

10 Inspiring Quotes from Women Tech Leaders

BY Vanessa Voltolina

From newbies to serial entrepreneurs, these women are making their mark in successful businesses.

10 Success Secrets of Olympic Greats

BY Kara Ohngren Prior

Successful entrepreneurs and Olympians have more in common than you might think. As London welcomes the newest group of world-class athletes, we rounded up the best success tips from several of the most memorable gold medalists.

13 Tips to Stay Motivated in the Dog Days of Summer

BY Lambeth Hochwald

Here, we turn to the experts, including pro athletes, authors, happiness experts and, of course, entrepreneurs, to find out what they do to recharge.

An Entrepreneur's Life: Gary Vaynerchuk (Video)

BY Laura Lorber

Social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk talks about his life and dreams as an entrepreneur.

5 Sales Tips to Recharge During the Lazy Days of Summer

BY Grant Cardone

Sales pro Grant Cardone says when others go to sleep, you need to wake up. Here's his advice on how to work smarter to boost sales and gain a competitive edge.

Teen Inventor Asks the Question 'Wouldn't It Be Cool If...'

BY Susan Johnston

Sixteen-year-old contest winner Greyson McCluskey gets the rare opportunity to work with a team of innovation pros to help him turn his big idea into a reality.

A Woman Entrepreneur's Advice for Startups

BY Catherine Clifford

Claudia Chan, the brains behind S.H.E. Summit Week in New York, shares her best three tips for women starting a business.

Are Young Treps Nurtured or Born?

BY Diana Ransom

Palo Alto Software founder Tim Berry talks about his family of entrepreneurs and asks the question: Can young entrepreneurs be cultivated?

Daddy, I want to be an Entrepreneur!

BY Adam Toren

As starting a business is no easy task, it might be difficult to embrace a child's decision to follow in your footsteps. But you should try. Here are 8 ways to encourage your little ones.

Celebrated Social Entrepreneur Luma Mufleh and Her 4 Guiding Principles

BY Diana Ransom

As the 2012 graduation season winds down, we check in on the commencement addresses given by some of nation's top entrepreneurs. Here are Luma Mufleh's top tips for a life well lived.