Mission-driven

Make sure all your goals are aligned with the mission. Don’t worry about making the high level goals measurable.

It’s difficult to create aspirational goals with tons of metrics. Focus on tying your top goals to purpose and then set measurable metrics which indicate success.

Accountable

Goals without accountability built in and around them are destined to fail. Be very clear about what accountability looks like at all levels. Establish and schedule specific dates for reviewing the key performance metrics.

Make sure it is clear what rewards or consequences look like as well.

Stretch

Easily attainable goals motivated no one ever. Make sure your goals are going to be at least a bit challenging and then have at least one Big Hairy Audacious Goal.

Teams/Tribes 

Creating team-based goals is critical in both personal and professional success. We are social beings with highly diverse skill sets. Leverage the strength of your tribe.

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