You’ve probably heard the old dictum from Socrates that “an unexamined life is not worth living.” It always struck me as a little harsh. But there’s something to be said about occasionally taking a ...

Why Psychologists Haven’t Agreed on the Basic Human Values—Until Now Personality traits are stable patterns in the way we think, feel, and behave (Johnson, 1997, p. 74). In a previous PT post, I ...

Core values serve as guiding principles that shape our attitudes, actions, and decisions. According to psychological research, values are fundamental beliefs that guide our choices and behaviors. They ...

In 2015, I participated in a Zappos company culture boot camp, one of the most impactful learning experiences in my HR career. The boot camp emphasized how culture is critical to creating an engaged, ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A strategic and inclusive approach with input from diverse company representatives can lead to authentic and meaningful values. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Exec coach & former Microsoft CFO. Writes on leadership. Most senior executives have an intuitive sense of their core values—but ...