Strong organizations always have a purpose—something promising and unique that attracts employees, customers and investors. There are many different methods for tangibly declaring this purpose. Some ...

Writing a vision statement isn’t just an exercise in stringing words together - it’s an opportunity to inspire, align, and drive action. The most effective vision statements don’t just state an ideal ...

The question “What is your vision statement for your practice?” often elicits funny looks from financial planners. Many individuals chose the financial planning profession because of its orientation ...

Vision statements inspire, but tension drives execution. Learn why great strategies start by naming the friction they exist ...

The following is an excerpt of a blog post reprinted with permission from AchieveIt.Last week, in the first of this two-part blog, we discussed the need for and purpose of mission statements, which ...

After I made some key leadership hires, we met together as a group and did a lot of brainstorming. We thought about everything we wanted to be and what we didn’t want to be. We looked at our staff and ...

Crafting clear mission and vision statements is critical to shaping company identity, motivating employees and guiding decision-making. A mission statement defines the current scope and purpose of the ...

"What good is a fast car, a flash house, and a gold-plated dunny to me? Absolutely no good at all. I’ve been put on this planet to protect wildlife and wilderness areas, which in essence is going to ...

Here’s an uncomfortable truth: Your vision statement is like a participation trophy on your website. It rests there, grammatically correct but strategically blurry, inspiring no one. Reflect on ...

This story is a part of Technical.ly’s 250 Years in the Future Month. See the full 2024 editorial calendar. The staying power of books means that even 250 years from now, Philly will likely still have ...