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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

For founders who are launching a fully remote startup, one crucial aspect that cannot be overlooked is the intentional creation of a strong company culture that reinforces core values and drives ...

Why do you exist? The question has perplexed all of humanity for thousands of years, and, still, individuals today in the information age seek to understand the very reason for their existence.

The company anchors everything in its core values, which guide how it hires, develops, recognizes and promotes people.

After spending the last year researching and writing my new book, Outsmart Your Smartphone: Conscious Tech Habits for Finding Happiness, Balance, and Connection IRL, I've learned that we sometimes go ...

[Editor’s note: This is an op-ed piece by Bernard Moon, vice president of holding company The Lunsford Group.] Last week I was having lunch with a senior person involved with Facebook and asked him ...