Most large companies like to have purpose statements. They put those statements on websites, in ads, and maybe on the walls of plants and offices. A bold purpose, so their leaders seem to believe, ...

Sometimes a great purpose statement may be wrestling with two conflicting intentions that create a space for continuous innovation and growth. I love this. Baked into this statement is two conflicting ...

In extraordinary times, a statement of purpose can serve as an organization’s anchor. A clear reminder of a company’s core identity grounds employees, customers, and other stakeholders, who may feel ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Author of Dream Teams. CEO of SHOWRUNNER. Keynote speaker. This article is more than 5 years old. In the early days of the startup ...

Like many of my colleagues, I found myself looking for something—anything—for inspiration in the fall of 2020. I had successfully pivoted my courses in the previous spring semester and become ...

To gain admission to a master’s of fine arts program, or any graduate program for that matter, you have to write a statement of purpose. I began my statement like this: “From an early age, people have ...

BRAND UPDATE: An example of the use of Carrier's new tagline, "For the World We Share." (Courtesy of Carrier Global Corp.) June 9, 2025 PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Carrier Global Corp. has announced ...

The statement of purpose for research in your doctoral program application is an opportunity for the Admissions Committee to learn the most about you as a prospective researcher. your ability to ...

A positioning statement is about communicating how your brand is different from the competing brands. The purpose behind positioning is to create an appealing image that leverages a brand's unique ...