“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 ...

Some people know and can clearly state the values they hold dear. For others, however, articulating their values isn’t so easy. Coming up with a clear and coherent set of personal values can feel ...

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 ...

Core values serve as guiding principles that shape our attitudes, actions, and decisions. According to psychological research, values are fundamental beliefs that guide our choices and behaviors. They ...

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.

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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 ...

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, ...

This article is a companion to a presentation given by the author Tuesday at the 2023 Public Radio Content Conference in Philadelphia. A few years ago a post to the Public Radio Program Directors’ ...