When I started my company at age 24, I had a big idea for a beauty salon and decided to dive in headfirst without worrying about obstacles. The approach served me well because it got me moving, but I ...

Genuine core values guide your organization's actions and decisions and have a direct, measurable impact on your long-term financial health. We live with infrastructure beneath the service: the pipes ...

Thoughtfully developed core values serve as a compass. They act as a framework that provides clear guidance and a sense of purpose and consistency. This, in turn, helps drive decision-making, shape ...

When I ran into a former client at the grocery store, and asked him how things were going, I expected some polite small talk. Instead, what he said blew my mind. The guy (let’s call him Jim) was an ...

Organizations that stand the test of time are rooted in a foundation of unwavering values. Most often, these values are instilled from day one, and are apparent in both the company’s mission and daily ...

Here’s how to create a concise explanation of your company’s objectives that helps develop a roadmap to achieve them. A mission statement serves as a clear and concise articulation of the company’s ...

Core values are the DNA of any organization. They can’t just be words on your website or live on a conference room wall. They must be the backbone of a company’s culture, how you behave as an ...

We have beliefs, principles that guide us through life. Even when we break, we try to live true to ourselves and what we stand for. Those core values shape who we are, guide us in how we decide even ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A strategic and inclusive approach with input from diverse company representatives can lead to authentic and meaningful values. The ...