While it’s not a requirement for a business to have a mission statement, a company that takes the time to create one is able to communicate the organization’s purpose and values to all shareholders, ...

In the last 20 years or so, mission statements have gotten a bad rap in the business world. Often filled with meaningless jargon and empty buzzwords (I believe the mission statement may have given ...

As a small business owner, you want what’s best for your venture so that it can continue to flourish. And as you grow your business, there will likely come a time when you need (or want) to craft a ...

Most entrepreneurs create a mission statement for their business. But do your consumers actually know what yours is? A mission statement, by definition, summarizes the values of a company and is the ...

Generally, I’m not one for allowing emotions to drive decisions or for relying on uninformed plans. Both approaches leave too much to chance and too much potential for unnecessary vulnerability and ...

A personal mission statement is a written declaration of our unique direction or purpose. This statement makes it clear not just what you intend to do in this world, but how you intend to do it. It's ...

In my talks to parents, I always include how to make a Family Mission Statement. After my talk, I’ve had parents whose children are now grown come up and say, “I wish we had done that as a family.” ...