Whether you already have your own company, are about to start one or are helping someone else start theirs, the question of vision, mission, strategy and values is bound to come up. Those with ...

Who would have ever thought that something so philosophical could be so consequential? I thought creating a mission statement and vision statement for my business would be easy enough: a little ...

Vision is a clear and compelling picture of what an organization aspires to achieve. It provides direction, inspiration, and a sense of purpose for the organization and its employees. A strong vision ...

Some research highlights that 48 percent of leaders spend less than one day per month discussing strategy. Therefore, it's hardly surprising that nearly half of all organizations– fall short of ...

A calling — broadly understood as the relentless pursuit of a passion, a vision, or an endeavor in a career — can create an unrivaled sense of purpose in individuals. This purpose in leadership and ...

Accountability starts at the top, or it doesn’t start at all. If a company says it values experimentation, it should reward smart risks and accept failure as part of the process. Every few years, ...

As a writer and teacher, I am a longtime fan of Strunk and White's The Elements of Style. This classic handbook offers pithy guidance to would-be writers. In one key line, Strunk and White counsel, ...

As federal employees, the strategic planning process offers us a unique opportunity to shape the future of our agencies and the services we provide to the public. With the requirements under the ...

The most successful RIAs are confidently starting their new year with a strategic plan that honors their values and purpose. The latest research validates that this best practice correlates with ...

Twenty-five years ago, if Jeff Bezos had told me he would become the richest man on Earth while selling books from his garage, I would have laughed in disbelief. Yet here we are—his seemingly ...

Crafting clear mission and vision statements is critical to shaping company identity, motivating employees and guiding decision-making. A mission statement defines the current scope and purpose of the ...