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 ...

In last month’s article, "Creating Your Core Values," I focused on how to identify and select your organization’s core values. I discussed how fully embracing your values fosters an engaged and ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...