This week’s tips are adapted from Phil Le-Brun and Jana Werner’s new book, The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation (HBR Press). An “Octopus Organization” ...

What’s the difference between a “personal statement” and a “statement of purpose”? Although these terms are often used interchangeably, we use the phrase “statement of purpose” on our website and ...

Following Cornell’s release of a draft report of the University’s Presidential Task Force on the University’s Institutional Voice on Wednesday, several faculty members spoke to The Sun, weighing in ...

An interactive two-day online workshop helps people align goals with authentic purpose, using a methodology refined through 17 years of research. Training Solutions LLC announces a complimentary ...

A purpose statement, a vision statement, and values are only powerful if they are intentionally and thoughtfully defined and articulated, which takes time, effort, and, perhaps most importantly, ...

Have you ever thought about where a business wants to go in the future? I used to wonder about that too. That’s what a vision statement explains. It’s the big goal a company hopes to reach someday. If ...

I define purpose as the quality around which you shape your life. It’s your reason for being or why you get up in the morning. Purpose influences goals, but it’s actually broader and deeper. Here’s ...

The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation has published a set of near-final examples showing how companies can improve the reporting of uncertainties in their financial statements ...

Accountability starts at the top, or it doesn’t start at all. If a company says it values experimentation, it should reward smart risks and accept failure as part of the process. Every few years, ...

Having a purpose in life has been found to have many benefits for people, including better health and emotion management, less stress during stressful times, and even economic success. And it is ...