Ep: 008 Setting Goals and Expectations

Welcome back to Bread to Lead, the podcast that empowers you to unleash your leadership potential and make a lasting impact. I'm your host, Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs, and I'm on a mission to help you cultivate the mindset and skills to lead with purpose, authenticity, and heart. Let's dive in!Click Here To Get Access To The Book "People First, Results Second" Bredtolead.com  In our last episode, we explored the art and science of developing and empowering your team, focusing on self-determination theory and intrinsic motivation. Today, we're building on that foundation by tackling another critical aspect of people-first leadership: setting clear, compelling goals and expectations.Click Here To Get Access To The Book "People First, Results Second" Bredtolead.com  Effective goal setting is more than just declaring lofty aspirations. It involves striking the right balance between ambition and achievability, clarity and flexibility, and challenge and support. We'll dive into the latest research and real-world examples to help you leverage the power of goals and expectations to inspire and motivate your team.Click Here To Get Access To The Book "People First, Results Second" Bredtolead.com  We'll explore frameworks like the Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) and OKR (Objectives and Key Results) to break down your vision into actionable targets. We'll also discuss the importance of culture contracts and situational leadership to ensure your team is aligned and empowered.Click Here To Get Access To The Book "People First, Results Second" Bredtolead.com  Whether you're setting goals for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with actionable insights and tools to help you lead with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. So grab a notepad, get comfortable, and let's dive in!Click Here To Get Access To The Book "People First, Results Second" Bredtolead.com 

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Bred to Lead” is a transformative podcast that delves into the heart of people-first leadership. Hosted by Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs, a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and leadership expert, this show explores the principles and practices that empower leaders to bring out the best in their teams and achieve extraordinary results. Through candid conversations, real-world examples, and expert insights, ”Bred to Lead” challenges conventional notions of leadership and offers a new paradigm for success in the 21st century. Dr. Jacobs shares his own hard-won lessons from over a decade of leadership experience, and invites other trailblazing leaders to share their stories and strategies for putting people first. Each episode tackles a different aspect of people-first leadership, from building trust and psychological safety, to communicating with empathy and transparency, to developing and empowering diverse teams. Listeners will gain practical tools and techniques for transforming their leadership style, and will be inspired to create workplaces where everyone can thrive and make their unique contribution. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a first-time manager, ”Bred to Lead” will help you unlock your full potential as a leader and build a culture of engagement, innovation, and purpose. Join Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs on this transformative journey and discover how putting your people first can lead to game-changing results.