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Only organizations and leaders who cultivate an environment where ideas can flow freely and be challenged without judgment can make it. Here's how to make sure your company encourages the right kind of conflict.

Whether selling your content idea to a publication editor or CEO, it's essential to do your homework and prepare a pitch that hits the mark.

Unless you also work hard, those ideas won't become reality.

You'll need to remember these to handle tough situations on the journey to success.

Don't allow your misconceptions and fear to keep you from filing a patent application. Consider these three tips.

Instead of waiting for that perfect idea to come to you, with a little bit of intention, commitment and planning, you can find it on your own terms.

Those with a clear understanding of what it takes to turn an idea into reality are the ones that walk away with the title.

Follow these six steps to learn how to generate ideas and turn them into offers that sell.

Instead of moving forward with every idea, learn to identify the best opportunities through careful evaluation.

What makes you special?

More than four decades ago, I discovered my own blank space.

The prolific inventor was vocal in his dislike for jazz.

Competition is mounting, so don't waste time and money solving non-existent problems.

The author of the bestselling 'Principles: Life & Work' thinks we miss out on far too many entrepreneurs insights because they never bother to write them down.

Develop the ability to identify areas that are ripe for disruption.

It can be hard to figure out where to start with a small-town business idea.

The Zettelkasten is a knowledge-management system that has recently gotten a lot of attention. Creatives, entrepreneurs and growth hackers have adopted the Zettelkasten, and apps are emerging to meet this need.

Here's a completely different way of developing a business idea. Instead of focusing on a problem worth solving, focus on the purpose that drives you.

Many entrepreneurs think innovating requires new knowledge, but sometimes it's a matter of looking in unexpected places.

Scheduling entrepreneurial creative time is important. Take some time to stop running your business, and focus on generating new ideas.

Once you've distilled your idea, you must clearly express it. Here's how.