Since the average person spends about one-third of their life working, their time on the job should be enjoyable, fulfilling, and engaging. Unfortunately, happiness at work has been declining, with ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Exec coach & former Microsoft CFO. Writes on leadership. Most senior executives have an intuitive sense of their core values—but ...

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 ...

You’re trying to introduce culture change within the organization and most of the team is on board, but there is this one person who is undermining your efforts. What do you do? If you don’t do ...

Aiko Bethea shares how the Anchored, Aligned, and Accountable framework transforms workplace culture with authentic, ...

Our values shape our behaviours, inform our decisions, and ultimately define our paths in our personal and professional realms. Recognising and aligning with these values is critical not only for ...

Organizations that stand the test of time are rooted in a foundation of unwavering values. Most often, these values are instilled from day one, and are apparent in both the company’s mission and daily ...

Jim Collins’s revered method for establishing company core values might not suit all businesses, particularly when disconnected from customer value propositions. Here are my suggestions for crafting ...

At Concord Technologies, transparency isn’t just a buzzword. Every other month, the Seattle-based health care technology company opens its books to all employees, sharing detailed financial updates, ...