Core Values

Growing a Business

7 Reasons Why the 'Why' Is So Important in Business

Reminding yourself of why you are doing what you do can mean the difference between success and failure.

Living

How the Kid With the Clock Disappointed Us

National introspection about the arrest of an inventive Muslim teen will likely be muted by news his family has left the US and is threatening a lawsuit.

Marketing

Starbucks Couldn't Buy Better PR Than the Red Cups Coverage. Here's What We Can Learn From It.

The coffee company's latest campaign was a bold move, but they stuck to their core values while riding out the media storm.

Starting a Business

5 Elements That Shape the Core of a Strong Startup

Vision, values, product and engineering, feedback loops and resilience need to be in shape in order for your business to survive.

Growing a Business

Profit's Not the Only Thing. Businesses Driven By Values Succeed in the Long Run.

What does a Japanese hotel founded in 705 have in common with today's Tesla Motors? Long-term core values.

Marketing

Become the Lone Wolf: 3 Ways to Separate Your Startup From the Pack

Don't just promote your product. Find, shape and market your core values to stand out from the crowd.

Culture

5 Ways to Survey Employees About Company Culture

Constant feedback from your team is detrimental to cultural success.

Growing a Business

Inspire Employee Loyalty With Recognition Rooted in Company Values

Employees who are rewarded for exemplifing the values of the company tend to stay for the long haul.

领导

3 Tips for Building a Business That Reflects Your Deepest Values

Entrepreneurs who know their success has benefited employees, customers and community enjoy the greatest satisifacation.

Growing a Business

The Key to Rapid Scale? Authentic Core Values.

With hyper-growth, expect massive strains on your team.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

The Human Element: Your Most Important Business Resource

Create a company culture that prioritizes people.

Marketing

3 Tips to Align Your Startup's 'Core Value' With Customers'

Consistency in your message will win you audience loyalty.

Marketing

What Volkswagen Can Teach You About Values-Based Marketing

A strong brand message can communicate your company's values, differentiate it from competitors' and make your target audience take notice.

Culture

How to Become the Zappos of Your Industry

See if you, too, can build a potent company culture in an unlikely business sector.

领导

Indiegogo Co-Founder: When What It Means to Be a Fearless Entrepreneur Changes

Danae Ringelmann along and her two other co-founders launched the crowdfunding platform around four primary values. The company has grown, and what those values mean for the company has evolved, too.