Five common goal-setting myths that undermine performance—and what behavioral science shows actually helps people follow through at work.

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 ...

So, you’re ambitious. January loves that about you. It shows up with planners, declarations, fresh starts, and the reassuring idea that if you define something clearly enough, it will fall into place.

Vision goal setting is goal setting with a grand purpose. It begins with a dream based in your passion and inspiration in your work. From the dream comes a clear vision of where you want to be and ...

After four decades of leadership, here's a practical, no-nonsense approach to setting clear, actionable goals that drive real results in 2026 and beyond.

Recently, I saw a post on LinkedIn promoting a TED talk about setting goals. I was really interested in the headline because I’m a big fan of goals. With that in mind, you can perhaps imagine my ...

Long-term success in goal achievement involves intrinsic motivation and seeing goals as identity changes, not just arbitrary targets. The SHAPING goal-setting system offers a framework focusing on ...

Setting employee and team performance goals is an essential responsibility for business owners and managers. However, measuring and improving an employee’s performance can be complex and daunting, ...