Once upon a time I knew a guy who, everytime I would ask: “Hey, how are you doing?” He would answer: “Not too bad.” Just think about that. I’m sure he didn’t really mean that things were bad, but they weren’t SO BAD that he was going to be terribly upset about it. But then again . . . How many things in your organization are “okay, fine, not too … [Read more...] about “Not Too Bad” vs “Extraordinary”
Outcomes, Activities, & Milestones
In one of my new goal-setting videos I make a big deal out of the importance of setting goals as Outcomes vs Activities. This has led to some people asking me if Activity Goals are “bad.” And the answer is “No,” but – Activity Goals need to be connected to Outcome Goals. In the goal-setting process, set the Outcomes you want first. Then you create Activities that you … [Read more...] about Outcomes, Activities, & Milestones
Set Goals, Not Resolutions, for 2021!
As you prepare for the new year, here is a reminder of advice from an article I wrote in The Washington Post a few years back: "Set Goals, Not Resolutions." You can check out the article at this link. And you can see my new video series on The Power of Goals at this link. Check it out and take on the new year with fresh momentum! Have a SuperFantastic 2021! … [Read more...] about Set Goals, Not Resolutions, for 2021!
Creating Your Future Self
Who do you want to be in five years, ten years, or even longer? We are more used to people asking us what job will want in the future, rather than asking “who we want to be.” But who we are in the “process of becoming” actually precedes what we will do. An important first step in creating your Future Self is to adopt a Growth Mindset as explained by Dr. Carol Dweck in … [Read more...] about Creating Your Future Self
Improving Performance Feedback
Improving the performance of our team members is a key responsibility of a leader. Yet, employees report that this is often not done well. How can you improve your feedback to your team and, thereby, improve their performance? Research reported in Forbes* on this topic suggests that leaders need to be more future focused and collaborative with their feedback. For … [Read more...] about Improving Performance Feedback