Every year, I read applications for my department’s Ph.D. program at Brown University. The ones I usually see are from people who might want to work with me either as their primary or additional ...

A well-crafted corporate purpose statement is impactful on two fronts: It articulates your organization’s mission and aspirations to external stakeholders and sends a signal to your employees about ...

The focus of a statement of purpose is typically what you have accomplished academically in the past and what you plan to accomplish academically and professionally in the future. This document ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. 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 ...

Our vision imagines a region and a world in which everyone has access to an inspiring education and is provided the psychological tools and support needed to propel them toward flourishing lives of ...

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 ...