North Star
noun
: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points
called also polestar
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For any organization, its core values serve as its North Star, laying the vital foundation of purpose and trust that ultimately defines and reinforces its goals, practices and reputation.
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Pj Bain, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Her loyalty and presence have been a North Star in my own romantic relationships.
—Sarah Carrillo, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Its North Star was uniting people and providing them with technologies to stay better connected, communicate freely, find like-minded communities, learn, and share their lives.
—Mark Weinstein, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
For Zappos, this meant tapping into its North Star: customer service.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pj Bain, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Her loyalty and presence have been a North Star in my own romantic relationships.
—Sarah Carrillo, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Its North Star was uniting people and providing them with technologies to stay better connected, communicate freely, find like-minded communities, learn, and share their lives.
—Mark Weinstein, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
For Zappos, this meant tapping into its North Star: customer service.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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