Choosing the Words That Can Change Your Company

The world is changing, and anyone ignoring sustainability will get left behind. So where to start? Perhaps with something simple-just a few words that, if taken seriously, can refocus the mission of your company. I'm talking about a vision or mission statement, which many companies have for a r...

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Published in:Entrepreneur (Santa Monica, Calif.) Calif.), 2023-07, Vol.51 (4), p.20
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