“Do core values really matter?” Before I could pause to think I abruptly replied, “Yes, absolutely.” I had just finished giving a speech in Texas that touched on the topic of corporate values and one ...

Like many of us, I heeded the well-known advice to define my personal values early in my adulthood. After thinking deeply about which values resonated most to me, I ranked them in order of importance, ...

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 ...

My company, Packed with Purpose, is starting the year with a newly codified lens for doing business: our completed core values. These values are not just words on a page. They are our shared language, ...

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 ...

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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.

Several years ago, my leadership team encouraged me to endorse the creation of “core values” for our organization, Ignite Social Media. At the time, we had been functioning well and growing regularly, ...

Consistency, not constant reinvention, is the secret to lasting success. Here’s how five enduring values have fueled my company’s growth for nearly 20 years. Personal connection and being present in ...

Linda: Values is defined as a person’s principles or standards of behavior; ones judgment of what is important in life. Living from our values is closely related to living in integrity. Many people ...