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.

It’s that time of year when we all make resolutions to visit the gym, lose weight or stop running red lights. When it comes to staying in shape, I’ve had some success in setting fun, exciting goals ...

Clear and well-defined goals serve as a roadmap for success. They provide direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. When you have clear goals, you’re more likely to stay focused, make better ...

Consistency leads to constant motivation, and before you know it, you’ll reach the pinnacle of success, one goal at a time. Setting overzealous goals that leave you in fear of failure isn’t the answer ...

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When I worked on the shop floor, my supervisor asked if I wanted to spend time in production control developing a better way to improve workflow throughout the department. I wanted to move into ...

A colleague of mine recently shared that he’s been doing a hundred pushups and a hundred squats each day. I was thoroughly impressed with his commitment, which he maintained even during his jet-lagged ...

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, ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. There’s a famous story of a survey of students in their senior year at Yale University: ...

Do you have goals you’d like to accomplish in the new year? No matter what you’d like to achieve, goals can play an important role in our lives. Over time, you will set different goals for your ...

It's officially 2025! I love this feeling of getting to completely start fresh in the new year. Whatever happened in the past is gone, and it's time to move forward. I usually take the first few days ...