Several months ago, I wrote a blog about the difference between a Vision and a Mission statement, both core components of any good strategic plan. In this blog, I will focus on Core Values, another ...

In 2015, I participated in a Zappos company culture boot camp, one of the most impactful learning experiences in my HR career. The boot camp emphasized how culture is critical to creating an engaged, ...

Business is full of decisions. What products or services to offer, which people to hire, which clients to serve, and what geographies to focus on are all important questions. A successful business ...

Most companies today realize the importance of having a set of defined core values and have taken the time to identify a list of principles foundational to their business. Perfect — sounds like we can ...

Many organizations have adopted core values. Unfortunately, they tend to end up on posters, signs, or other wall decorations. While the words have meaning, they rarely get used in a tangible context.

As a business coach, I spend a lot of time with company leaders planning growth and developing strategy. A key part of this process is establishing the fundamentals for why an organization exists and ...

Knowing and acting on core values is essential to being a resilient educator—and resilience is key to managing the continuous challenges that any educator faces. Before I introduce an activity to help ...

This article is included in Entrepreneur Voices on Company Culture, a new book containing insights from more than 20 contributors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Everyone wants to work for a ...

“Hi, I’d like a No. 4 with a bottle of water to go.” “Will that be for here or to go?” “Uh, to go.” “That’ll be $17.75. Thank you, your order number is 43. Next in line!” Five minutes after I ordered ...

Several months ago, I wrote a blog about the difference between a Vision and a Mission statement, both core components of any good strategic plan. In this blog, I will focus on Core Values, another ...