As a small business owner, I disregarded the importance of core values until we made our first hiring mistake. At the time, we were a close-knit team of four employees. We hired a fifth employee that ...

You’ve probably heard the term “core values” before—however, have you noticed that many businesses are integrating them into their practices? This trend highlights just how crucial core values are in ...

A CEO client mentioned to me that an employee had been disrespectful to her in an all-hands meeting. He called her out in public for being late to a meeting, and challenged her when she defended ...

Leaders must be deliberate about creating the kind of culture they want at their company. One of my favorite sayings is, “If you don’t intentionally create a core culture, others within the ...

In last month’s article, "Creating Your Core Values," I focused on how to identify and select your organization’s core values. I discussed how fully embracing your values fosters an engaged and ...

Should I be saving for my child’s future education or saving for my retirement? Should I pay down my lowest credit card debt or the one with the highest interest? Should I rent out my house or just ...

MEYNERS INSTITUTED A PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE system to get employees involved in the firm’s growth efforts. It includes an annual salary increase that reflects a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and three ...

Even though the pickings are slimmer, there is still construction work out there. And while competition for that work is likely tougher than it's ever been, there are still project owners who value ...

BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech Athletics Department announced Friday the launching of a new mission statement and core values that align with the university’s overall mission and reflect its ideals as ...