There is an epidemic among senior leaders these days in all kinds of organizations: Setting Big, Stupid Goals. That sounds kind of harsh, so allow me to explain. It is true that research shows that higher goals generally lead to higher levels of performance. Unfortunately, this is as far as some leaders have read in their “how to be a boss” book. The “higher goals” … [Read more...] about Big, Stupid Goals vs Big, Inspiring Goals
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Focus Your Passion
We are all so very busy that it is sometimes easy to lose sight of our passion. Here are three steps you can take to focus your passion. First, take some quiet time and ask yourself the question: “What would the world look like if I could have it any way I wanted it?” As you answer this question, you will note that there is a big gap between the kind of world you … [Read more...] about Focus Your Passion
SWOT Your Personal Goals
Do you have a big personal goal that you don’t know how to achieve? SWOT it! SWOT is not just for organization strategy. First, imagine yourself accomplishing this new, big goal. (Check here to learn more about The Power of Goalsetting.) Next – with that goal in mind – ask yourself: What Strengths do I have that can help me achieve that goal? Don’t list all of … [Read more...] about SWOT Your Personal Goals
Improve Your New Year Goals Success
If you are like many people, you are in the process of setting some new goals for 2024. Sorry about this, but – if you are like most of those people – you will fail. Here are some tips to increase your chances of success: *Start Small. If you have not been working out, then setting a goal to workout for an hour everyday is probably not going to happen. Start with … [Read more...] about Improve Your New Year Goals Success
Be Evaluated Like an Athlete
Important point: the title is not, be PAID like an athlete. However, aside from the signing bonuses and long term guaranteed contracts worth millions of dollars, in a lot of ways we should all be paid like athletes as well. How do you know if your favorite athlete is having or has had a good year? What do you look at? You look at their performance statistics. For … [Read more...] about Be Evaluated Like an Athlete