Chris Drew (PhD)

Dr. Chris Drew is the founder of the Helpful Professor. He holds a PhD in education and has published over 20 articles in scholarly journals. He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. [Image Descriptor: Photo of Chris]

45 Consistency Examples

Consistency refers to the ability and proven track record of adhering to the same course of action or belief systems over time. It is considered a desirable trait because it demonstrates strength of character and personal reliability. Consistency helps us to achieve a range of personal goals – from studying to training in the gym […]

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35 Excellence Examples

Excellence is the relentless pursuit of surpassing ordinary standards to achieve superior quality. It’s a journey marked by continuous improvement, passion, and resilience. To demonstrate excellence, you need to both show that you have the traits required to achieve excellence, and the track record of achievements above and beyond in your field – be it

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25 Innovators Examples

Innovation is the driving force that propels societies forward, breaking the shackles of status quo, and ushering in new eras of knowledge, technology, and development. The history of human civilization is punctuated by brilliant innovators, individuals whose creative genius, relentless curiosity, and undying perseverance initiated waves of change and transformed the course of the world.

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29 Vision and Mission Statements for Coffee Shops (Examples)

Popular phrases in coffee shop mission statements include “delicious”, “authentic”, “personalize”, and “atmosphere”. Here, we can see that coffee shop mission statements tend to emphasize experiences. It’s all about great coffee in amazing environments. Two key differentiating factors seen in many mission statements are the quality of the coffee and ethical sourcing of beans. Remember

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37 Vision and Mission Statements for Spas and Estheticians

I studied 37 esthetician and spa mission statements found using snowball sampling online. A text analysis shows that common words in the mission statements included: wellness, service, beauty, environment, quality, committed, education, relaxation, healing, health, well-being, and atmosphere. A common theme across the discourse analysis of the mission statements revealed that esthetician mission statements highly

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29 Formal Norms Examples

A formal norm is a norm that has been “codified and may be enforced by sanction” (Kendall 2006, 55–56). Generally, this means it is a norm that has been established by a group of people and set down into a clear set of rules. While laws are one example of formal norms, they are not

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27 Examples of Folkways

Folkways are a category of norm that is roughly translated to a ‘social or cultural custom’. Examples of folkways include covering your mouth when you cough or wearing covered shoes to a restaurant. Folkways are culturally-defined norms of etiquette that are not very serious if broken. They are mostly customary and polite. They differ from

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27 Company Culture Examples (Real-Life Workplace Cultures!)

Company culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices that shape the behavior and attitudes of an organization’s employees. It encompasses the company’s mission, expectations, and the work environment, influencing how employees interact with one another and with clients, and often significantly impacting overall job satisfaction and performance. A positive company culture involves creating

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