What's changed in business since George Floyd's death?

What's your mission statement? | Hybrid work is about meeting psychological needs | Read more from Susan Fowler on SmartBrief on Leadership Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( May 27, 2021 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading Edge [] [What's your mission statement?]( Executives can benefit from the clarity and purpose of a personal mission statement just as much as companies can, writes Melody Wilding. "Revisit it every month or quarter to make sure it feels fresh and relevant to your individual ambition and your business's goals," she writes. 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