I judged Lean Startup Machine Boulder yesterday afternoon. had a blast and thought the program was really impressive. I’m a huge Eric Ries / Lean Startup fan and believe that the methodology can be quickly taught. It’s not a coding / hacking weekend – it’s an applied process of the Lean Startup Methodology. MORE >>

Effective motivation comes down to one surprising word. which might be why so many leaders fail to do it right. No business is better than its employees, which is why engaging and motivating employees is so important. Too bad it's rarely done well. Running an Exceptional Business is Easier Than You Think , has it. Patience. You've been there. MORE >>

Everyone wants more money. But not everyone is willing to give up their down time to make it. If you’re one of the ambitious few that wants to diversify your income, there are lots of businesses you can start from the comfort of your home. And succeeding doesn’t have to be rocket science. If you love helping people, why not make some money doing it? MORE >>

This is the week of talent show finals: Dancing With the Stars contestants will be smiling and swirling on stage tonight, and American Idol contestants will sing their hearts out tomorrow for the grand prize. To say his perspective is a breath of fresh air is an understatement! Download the interview directly at this link: [link]. MORE >>

We've sent more than 1.5 billion emails since launching five years ago. We've made a few mistakes--and learned some vital lessons. As an e-commerce company with more than 4 million subscribers to our daily fashion-sale alerts, we keep a close eye on what makes emails most effective. We've sent more than 1.5 Here are our top seven takeaways: 1. MORE >>