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Petty Officer 1st Class James Hill works to patch an oil filter pot Dec. 31, 2019, in the engine room aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Senior Chief Petty ...

Many companies and organizations have a list of core values that guide their business and mission. They hold their employees and partners to the standards set by the core values. When employee ...

Not if it means they’re too rigid to adapt. Few things seem more obvious and unquestionable than the notion that leaders ...

Do you ever feel that you’re wandering in circles? We all do. And for good reason: It’s programmed into our nature. In 2009, a German scientist named Jan Souman took a group of subjects out to empty ...

When you are a first-time board candidate, you need to shift your focus from "I am an operator" to "I am an advisor/guide." What got you here won’t get you there; you need to pivot/reposition. But how ...

Balancing personal values and business decisions is a common challenge for entrepreneurs. This article offers ten strategies to help leaders navigate ethical dilemmas in the business world. Do you ...

Core values serve as guiding principles that shape our attitudes, actions, and decisions. According to psychological research, values are fundamental beliefs that guide our choices and behaviors. They ...

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 ...