A personal mission statement is a written declaration of our unique direction or purpose. This statement makes it clear not just what you intend to do in this world, but how you intend to do it. It's ...

Having a clear direction for your career is paramount, especially for those aspiring to earn annual salaries of $100,000 or more. A personal mission statement serves as a compass, guides your career ...

You’ve probably already gotten the message by now that your new company or startup needs a good mission statement. It’s how you pinpoint and communicate the essence of your small business and what it ...

When did you realize you have the potential to be a leader? Was it when you organized a lunchroom protest in the fourth grade because your elementary school removed chocolate milk from the menu? It ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Micah is a Boston-based founder-strategist covering entrepreneurship Any business with goals needs a destination—the ultimate ...

Traditional mission statements focus on the company, not the customer. To create a more customer-centric organization, start with changing your mission statement by giving it an external focus. While ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A lot goes into building a company before it ever makes a sale — from brainstorming the idea to developing a business plan and crafting a ...

A friend of mine who’s thinking about retirement told me over lunch that they recently read a book titled, “How To Retire and Not Die.” Intrigued, I purchased a copy and read it. Excellent. The book’s ...