By definition, vision statements and mission statements are two completely separate things, but that doesn’t stop many organizations from using them interchangeably or combining them to express their current purpose, as well as their vision for the future. Organizations of all sizes and types …
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Mission Statements: Who You Are, What You Do and Why You Do it
There is a scene in Lawrence of Arabia, the epic film based on the life of T. E. Lawrence and starring Peter O’Toole, where we see Lawrence standing majestically in the middle of the desert with his white robe swirling around him in the breeze. Nearby, his companion frantically shouts and waves to …
Should You Create a Vision Statement?
Whether you’re a solopreneur or the owner and operator of a business that employs hundreds, maybe even thousands of valuable employees, one of the tasks that most business-related experts suggest you undertake to become a success in your field is the creation of a vision statement. But before you …
Vision Statements: Why Your Small Business Needs One and How to Create One
By definition, a vision is “something seen in a dream” or a “thought, concept, or object formed by the imagination.” Every business begins with a vision, and every successful business should have that vision in writing. In one sentence or in one short paragraph, a vision statement clearly and …
How to Create a Winning Mindset
When it comes to achieving higher levels of success, whether in your personal or professional life, your mindset is everything. After all, it is your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings about yourself, others, your business, your career, and other life situations that have the ability to hold you back, …
How to Create a Clear and Concise Vision Statement
Whether you’re just now starting your small business or you’ve been in business for ages and are rebranding or honing your goals down, creating a clear, concise vision statement can help. What is a vision statement? Vision Statement Defined According to BusinessDictionary.com, a vision statement …
