The question “What is your vision statement for your practice?” often elicits funny looks from financial planners. Many individuals chose the financial planning profession because of its orientation ...

Corporate mission, vision and values statements are critical components that successful businesses use to support the company culture, align operational efforts and appeal to existing and potential ...

From your company’s perspective, imagine an ideal world in the near future. Now, describe that world in a statement, one that explains your company’s purpose while at the same time inspiring and ...

Writing a vision statement isn’t just an exercise in stringing words together - it’s an opportunity to inspire, align, and drive action. The most effective vision statements don’t just state an ideal ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Vision statements get a bad rap for a couple of reasons. First, they’re ill-defined by people who confuse vision with a strategy. Second, ...

In a previous blog, I provided an overview of strategic planning processes, including six core elements essential to any successful strategic plan. The six core elements are as follows: Vision Mission ...