How to Set Achievable Goals

How to Set Achievable GoalsIn this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I delve into the art of goal setting, particularly for high-achieving leaders and professionals striving to make impactful changes in their lives this year.From my experience coaching senior leaders over the past 12 years, I’ve noticed a recurring challenge: the tendency to set overly ambitious personal goals that don’t align with current starting points. This often leads to frustration and failure when these lofty targets aren’t met, resulting in an all-or-nothing mindset.I advocate for a more sustainable approach—setting realistic and achievable goals based on where you are right now. For instance, instead of aiming to work out for an hour four times a week, start with 40-minute sessions three times a week. This approach builds momentum, fosters positivity, and creates a virtuous cycle of success, allowing you to gradually raise the bar.Key Takeaways:Ambitious goals are great but must be grounded in reality to avoid a sense of failure.Start small and achievable to build momentum and foster an upward spiral of positivity.Gradually stretch your goals as you gain confidence and consistency.Stay tuned for the next episode, where I’ll share four practical tips to embed new habits or routines into your daily life.Join the 10-4-10 Leadership Programme – Your Free Online Leadership Course! Are you ready to enhance your communication and leadership skills?The 10-4-10 Leadership Programme is a FREE online course designed to deliver impactful leadership strategies in just 10 minutes a week for 10 weeks. Perfect for leaders at all levels, this course combines practical advice, weekly challenges, and curated resources to empower you as a leader.    With a focus on clarity, delegation, productivity, and more, you’ll learn to:   - Master the art of communication for maximum impact.   - Inspire your team while streamlining your workload.   - Create lasting changes that boost team performance by up to 43%.   Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your team.   Start your journey today and discover what effective leadership can do for you.  Click here to sign up now  Make this year the one where you lead with clarity and confidence.

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What does it take to be a transformational leader? Ben Morton, leadership coach, believes the job of a leader is to deliver the results you are responsible for AND look after those you have the privilege to lead. Each week, Ben chats with senior leaders from around the globe to deconstruct what it takes to be a highly effective leader in the modern world. These inspiring conversations share tactics, tools, and philosophies that you can implement today. Are you ready to become the very best, most authentic leader that you can be?