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.
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A pioneer in her industry, coaching leaders since 2000, Sara Ellis Conant is Co-Founder & CEO of a)plan coaching. Setting goals is one of the most powerful tools for realizing your dreams in any area ...
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Spring is the perfect time for a reset—an opportunity to reflect on progress, adjust goals and finish the school year strong. For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, ...
Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or a mid-year reset, everyone loves to set goals. Not everyone loves following through with them, though. It is admittedly much easier to make a list of things ...
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Trying to read more can be a hard habit to stick to. If you want to read more, try setting a goal to get you motivated. To make a goal that works for you — consider setting a genre or page count goal ...
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, a BQ, or a successful race debut, goal setting is key for runners aiming to reach the next level. For American record-holder Abby Steiner and two-time NCAA ...