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Core values are more than words on a webpage or a plaque on your office wall. They are the lifeblood of your business, representing its core principles and beliefs. While many companies outline their ...

Gen. Billy Boles, who was instrumental in codifying the Air Force’s “core values” as head of the San Antonio-based Air Education and Training Command in the 1990s, has died. Boles, a rare four-star ...

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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 ...

The modern employee and consumer want to know that companies care about more than just sales and profit. People are more motivated to work—and consumers are more likely to patronize a brand—when they ...

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If you want to build a stronger team in the marketplace, you have to ensure that everyone you've hired is on the same page, especially when building brand awareness about your company's mission and ...

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Genuine core values guide your organization's actions and decisions and have a direct, measurable impact on your long-term financial health. We live with infrastructure beneath the service: the pipes ...