I’ve always done my best to keep up with the latest research in goal achievement. I not only want to learn from it myself, I also want to distill the lessons for fellow leaders. But the tricky thing about science is that it often causes us to reevaluate our assumptions. That reevaluation can be uncomfortable, […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Goal Sharing
Why Discomfort Is Good for You
3 Reasons We Should Jump Outside Our Comfort Zones
Most of us embrace comfort and resist anything that may lead to discomfort. But discomfort is our friend, because it leads to growth.
The Surprising New Science of Achievement
Goal pursuit has a familiar rhythm. It normally begins with great momentum then grinds to a halt due to unforeseen obstacles. If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated with a stalled goal, the latest achievement research provides the insight you need to break through. Join us to discover four counter-intuitive tactics to drive you forward.
Goal-Winning Strategies of 3 Top Athletes
Discover Their Personal Secrets for Achieving Peak Performance
Few of us run races at the Olympics or score touchdowns in the NFL. But we all play a metaphorical sport in our professional and personal lives. Simply put: we want to succeed and thrive. To win, we must set big goals and work toward effective and influential results. Problems seldom arise from our goal-setting […]
How Celebration Fuels Achievement
3 Powerful Byproducts of Celebrating Your Wins
“Positivity” tops my Strengths Finder test. So I like to celebrate—often. But does celebration fuel progress? Will it produce greater results? From my experience, yes. It does so by bringing three powerful byproducts to you and your organization, all of which are vital for growth. 1. Celebration brings energy Purposeful celebration brings an energy to […]
Pilgrims’ Progress: The Real Thanksgiving Story
Reconciling Gratitude and the Power of Creative Discontent
Many extended families will gather this Thanksgiving in the biggest home of the brood; take their places under that roof, around long tables; have each member specify some small thing that they are “thankful for”; and then gorge themselves on turkey, cranberry salad, and other standards. After, they might loll around in food comas in […]