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 ...

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: ...

Your company values are the core tenets that direct culture and priorities. Hiring based on these values means you will have employees who integrate faster, are more productive on teams and are more ...

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 ...

When you’re interviewing applicants to join your company, you want to make sure they’re the right fit. It’s not just about whether or not they have certain skills–it’s also about whether they reflect ...

Let’s look at two different lessons about leadership and corporate values: In 1982, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) discovered that someone had contaminated their Tylenol Extra Strength capsules in at least ...

Defining your company’s vision is no easy task. How can you possibly condense what you do in your 60-hour weeks with your entire team and the grand vision behind it into a short and sweet sentence?

Marcell Haywood is the founder of Encompass and a regular contributor. Connect with him on business, technology and leadership on LinkedIn. Studies indicate companies with a positive value system and ...

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 ...