Tag Archives: core values

Letting Your Business’s Personality Shine Through

Sometimes it’s hard for us to ascribe human characteristics to nonhuman entities like businesses. But, you know, often they do have these characteristics – and it makes sense to think about organizations in this way. One of these traits is … Continue reading

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Living and Breathing Your Company’s Values

When I say “company values”, what comes to mind? For most of us it’s those companies with a clear social mission – and how they outwardly demonstrate those values (and get stories written about them). Think Tom’s donating shoes to … Continue reading

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A Story of Corporate Values

Over coffee recently I was telling a colleague about a client who put into practice their fundamental core values (those fundamental values that guide decision-making) – and made operational decisions aligned with them. First a quick backstory: The client was … Continue reading

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Staying True to Your Core

As many of you know, I recently completed Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh’s book “Delivering Happiness” – and loved it. Among the many gems in this book, one story in particular caught my attention. On pp. 123-124, Tony discusses a fundamental … Continue reading

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