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Today, let’s journey through the key steps to defining core values that truly reflect the mission of your company. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential ...

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 ...

Every day, people are showing others what their guiding principles and morals are. By the decisions you have to make, big and small, you indicate the ethics and code of conduct by which you operate.

Core values are the equivalent of the rules of a sport: It would not be a sport if there were no rules. Atlassian has had the same five core values since Scott Farquhar discovered them three years ...

You’ve probably heard the term “core values” before—however, have you noticed that many businesses are integrating them into their practices? This trend highlights just how crucial core values are in ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Jim Collins’s revered method for establishing company core values might not suit all businesses, particularly when disconnected from customer value propositions. Here are my suggestions for crafting ...