Most large companies like to have purpose statements. They put those statements on websites, in ads, and maybe on the walls of plants and offices. A bold purpose, so their leaders seem to believe, ...

A company statement of purpose, the 2020s version of a mission statement, should help unify your team by setting a common goal. They’re a little bit branding, a little bit company culture and a little ...

Without purpose, life tends to fall flat. This universal truth extends to companies as well. Almost all literature focused on corporate improvement covers the importance of knowing your business’s ...

Like many of my colleagues, I found myself looking for something—anything—for inspiration in the fall of 2020. I had successfully pivoted my courses in the previous spring semester and become ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. I have been fortunate to work for purposeful companies throughout my career, and imparting ...

Many companies feature their mission statement—their corporate vision—on their websites. But these don’t often articulate an organization’s greater “why.” And that “why” can be a massive unlock to ...

Such disconnects tend to be baked into the creation process. That’s because when they craft a purpose statement, leaders often sidestep critical questions: Does it address a clear customer need or ...

Please note: This item is from our archives and was published in 2022. It is provided for historical reference. The content may be out of date and links may no longer function. Floyd Amuchie, CPA, has ...

Every year, I read applications for my department’s Ph.D. program at Brown University. The ones I usually see are from people who might want to work with me either as their primary or additional ...