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Inside the life and mind of Phillip Lim , one of the most talented and most elusive young fashion designers of our time. Here, Lim is photographed in the New York loft that will soon be his new HQ.

Two essential steps for success: Target no more than three to five tasks you must do extremely well. Then make sure everyone on your team knows what they are

Next year's economy will be hostage to the scary Euro crisis and towering debts at home.

By focusing efforts on your best customers, you can increase customer value and grow your business.

Nobody expects much from the week between Christmas and New Year's. That's why it's the perfect time to make some foundation-level renovations to your schedule, and your career. Even when Christmas and New Year’s Day arrive on separate weekend days, the working week between them feels short--or at least, short on work

Don't run like crazy just to stay in the same spot. Instead, stop, think, and focus. Four reasons why.

If you worry too much about being accepted, you won't be following your passion--and making a real difference.

How does one get over their fear and start talking and networking with those that can help your business, from VC rockstars to possible partners? Even a personal hero, such as Nike cofounder Phil Knight? We continue our Leadership Hall of Fame series , a year-long look at the top business books and authors, with an excerpt from Never Eat Alone (2005) by Keith Ferrazzi .

What's your 'return on thank you' ratio? It's probably higher than you think. The great thing about saying "thank you" is that it costs almost nothing—and there's almost always a payoff.

Be wary of unanimous decisions and bold when you face them. Neuroscience and sociology, and a recent meeting I attended, underscore this point. I sat in a board meeting recently as we debated a new strategic initiative.

FedEx's response to one of its employees chucking a customer's computer monitor over a six-foot fence shows how your company should respond to a PR disaster. If you haven't seen it yet, here's a 21-second video that'll make your blood boil. And no, it's not a joke

Pivotshare wants you to make money on your digital media. The social content creation platform isn't aiming to be the next YouTube. Founder Adam Mosam says he wants experts, businesses, and enthusiasts to dust off their libraries and start earning

Balancing competing demands is just part of being an entrepreneur. But what do you do when your customers square off against your investors? Of all the balancing acts an entrepreneur faces, one of the trickiest is trying to keep investors and customers happy at the same time.

Great businesses succeed by motivating people with the straight facts. There are four ways to get the truth out there.

Take it from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. People with body art are generally not only creative, but also bold and decisive