Companies have created mission statements for years to explain why they exist and why they do what they do. Google’s mission statement, for example, is "to organize the world’s information and make it ...

The mission statement for a nonprofit organization is an important tool serving multiple purposes. Not only will a strong, understandable mission statement define the organization's purpose, it is a ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A company’s mission statement can come in many forms. Do you promise to put your customers’ needs first or to develop quality products, ...

Recent studies have shown that meaningfulness impacts job satisfaction more than any other aspect of work – including pay, job conditions and opportunities for advancement. We humans want to know that ...

A mission statement briefly describes a group's purpose, goals and philosophy. Your mission statement provides a snapshot of your group that is helpful to members and the public. Often, people seeking ...

Whether it’s a daily mantra or a quote to return to when times get tough, having a personal mission statement brings focus and purpose to your life. Here are five examples of real-life personal ...

An old Sicilian proverb says that a fish rots from its head. A nonprofit organization, similarly, rots from its mission. Nonprofits are, by definition, mission driven. The leaders of a corporation can ...

Earlier this week, an executive at the Housing and Urban Development Department reportedly sent a memo to senior political staff announcing a change in the 53-year-old agency’s mission statement—one ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I can probably count on one hand the number of great company mission statements I’ve seen in my over two decades in marketing. While most ...

Transitioning from a military career and culture to a civilian one means you must clearly and consistently communicate your value to potential employers, investors, networking contacts and colleagues.

You likely have a company mission statement, a short declaration of your organization’s purpose. Tesla’s mission statement, for example, is “To accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.