Companies spend a lot of time and energy developing statements of purpose and values for their people to live by. Yet often these efforts don’t bring about any change in behaviors. It’s little wonder: ...

After over 30 years of working with organizations globally, I can confidently state that most companies don't fully understand and embrace organizational values. Further, those that do have a ...

As high-performing organizations set about the work of strategic planning and leadership, they invariably begin with a determination of their organizational values. As much as objectives, strategies, ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every company has values, but not every company truly lives (and works) by them. It’s those very beliefs that help build a strong team ...

In previous columns, I have talked about the importance of organizational vision and purpose. Now, I want to focus on values. I conduct leadership training in fire departments all over the United ...

Many charitable nonprofits and associations identify and adopt guiding principles or values. They serve as a decision-making framework for board and staff. Do not confuse organizational values with a ...

Corporate culture is one of, if not the, most important components of your company. Your culture impacts every area of your organization — productivity, hiring, innovation, competitiveness and, ...

Diversity is more than just being willing to hire all types of employees. It is accepting, celebrating and valuing all people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and age, ...

Editor's note: In June 2005 issue, Deputy Chief William Shouldis of the Philadelphia Fire Department cited a program called "Values," presented by Deputy Chief Gary F. Appleby, that "examines ...