Ask coaching questions to help the employee land on goals that connect to their motivations and the business’s growth needs.

Why do some employees do better than others? According to goal-setting theory, one reason is that they have better, clearer goals. These goals guide their behavior towards better workplace output.

Once or twice a year, there's a deliverable that presents a challenge to both managers and their employees: performance reviews. While many companies conduct annual reviews, some are adopting a more ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Happy New Year! This is typically the time that you set or reaffirm goals in starting the new year. This is one of the most important roles for school leaders as it helps clarify ...

Goals that are precise and challenging result in enhanced performance. Ambiguous goals, on the other hand, have a range of results, many of which fall short of an individual’s true potential. But ...

The process of operational goal-setting is a critical step when it comes to business planning. It's the step that transforms strategic plans into actionable items. I previously wrote about operational ...

Goal setting is a powerful tool that can transform your life, both personally and professionally. By taking the time to reflect on your past experiences, prioritize your ambitions, and leverage ...

Reverse goal setting is a technique that can transform the way you approach your aspirations. By starting with the end result in mind and working backward, you can create a clear pathway to achieve ...

Recently, I saw a post on LinkedIn promoting a TED talk about setting goals. I was really interested in the headline because I’m a big fan of goals. With that in mind, you can perhaps imagine my ...

Award-winning educator Valerie Bolling has written a book about setting writing goals to make the writing process more accessible for students and more manageable for teachers. In addition to her ...

Peter McGahan: ‘In the end, successful financial goals, whether for a company or personal life, tend to combine realistic, ...