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5 Reasons You Should NOT Set Goals

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

The idea that you should not set goals runs counter to what we’ve been taught. Numerous research studies over the years have established a strong link between goal-setting and success, motivation and confidence. For most people, setting goals can make the difference between mediocre and high performance. There […].

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How The Six Goal Genres Resolve the Conflict of Goals vs Goallessness

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I don’t think I have any goals right now. I am a goal-setter, always have been, and have achieved almost all that I have set…. So…is it a problem to feel goal-less in my life and career? How is being goal-less affecting my work…? What exactly is a goal and why are goals important? The Six Goal Genres.

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Four Strategies to Make Your Vision a Reality

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Vision, strategy, and goals are important …but they are not enough. 1. Consistently tracking and measuring your progress will help maintain motivation and keep you aware of how you’re advancing toward your goal. I use software called Goal Enforcer. Guest post by Todd Nielsen. . 3. Accountability.

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What Team Members Can (and should) Do to Help Their Team Become High Performing

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Ultimately a team’s success depends on the team members, not the team leader. What you can do: Don’t assume it is up to the leader to ensure you team is successful. See “ Setup Your Team for Success” for more information. Set challenging goals. Recognize others’ contributions and the team’s success.

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Dig Below Your Dreams to Discover Your Vision

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If you’re not clear about what you really want, you are likely to set goals that will not be truly satisfying once accomplished. Being a “high potential” in the company, he was well on his way to achieving his goal. He wanted to be financially successful so as his grandparents aged, he would be able to help them if they needed it.

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Leaders vs. Managers: The Real Answer to What’s Better

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It’s about developing yourself and others to become high performers, putting processes in place that support accomplishing goals and ensuring that tasks are accomplished well. Management behaviors include: Goal setting. Management is about implementation. Planning work. Defining roles. Organizing resources. Measuring progress.

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5 Important Leadership Lessons You Learned in Kindergarten

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Whether you are facing challenges as a result of changes in the economy, new opportunities because of advances in technology, or already have a good idea you want to implement, these five lessons can make the difference between a successful outcome and a false start. The good news is: you already learned them in kindergarten.