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 ...

When Zebra Technologies acquired the Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise business in 2014, our then-CEO and now Executive Chairman Anders Gustafsson made the strategic decision to define a new culture. He ...

A company culture that supports individuality and encourages self-expression boosts morale and makes the whole organization stronger. Employees thrive in environments where they feel understood and ...

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Here’s how to create a concise explanation of your company’s objectives that helps develop a roadmap to achieve them. A mission statement serves as a clear and concise articulation of the company’s ...

For any business, it’s important to consider how growth is pursued. Building new products, chasing new markets, growing the client base—these are the steps that usually attract the most attention. I ...

Ever feel like you’re trying to steer a ship through a storm, with the waves crashing around you and everyone telling you a different way to go? Welcome to leadership. Especially in times of chaos, it ...

Your company’s core values are splashed across the “Who We Are” section of your website, showcased in the annual report, and featured in all marketing and training materials. Yet your employees cannot ...

Early in my career, I (La’Kita) worked for a major U.S. insurance company. The company values were displayed prominently in the cafeteria, hallways, and offices across the building. These values ...

Before a big, make-or-break presentation to shareholders, a rising employee in Silicon Valley was feeling nervous. Although her career was going well, it was still difficult to make it in a ...