When I started my company at age 24, I had a big idea for a beauty salon and decided to dive in headfirst without worrying about obstacles. The approach served me well because it got me moving, but I ...

Core values are the equivalent of the rules of a sport: It would not be a sport if there were no rules. Atlassian has had the same five core values since Scott Farquhar discovered them three years ...

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 ...

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 ...

Today’s leaders face increasingly complex decisions and moral puzzles, often without a clear compass to navigate them. Many are weighing painful cost-cutting measures due to economic uncertainty and ...

A mission statement serves as a clear and concise articulation of the company’s aspirations and the facets that differentiate it from competitors. It is a declaration that answers the fundamental ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY John Hall Consumers have ...

Boston University released the findings of its “Living Our Values Initiative” on Oct. 15, unveiling eight university-wide ...