

Throwback: 5 Goal-Setting Mistakes That Will Tank Your Business | Ep 303
47 snips Aug 1, 2025
Discover the top five goal-setting mistakes that can sabotage your business success. Learn about the dangers of misaligned incentives and rigid planning. Embrace the art of focusing on fewer, achievable objectives to boost productivity. Find out how poor tracking and unrealistic expectations can derail progress. Get tips on effective communication and using tools like Asana to keep your team aligned and motivated. This insightful discussion unveils the key to setting powerful, impactful goals.
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Make Goals Personal and Aligned
- Make goals personal by tying them directly to individual performance and incentives.
- Align individual incentives with company goals to avoid motivating the wrong outcomes.
Keep Goals Flexible and Communicated
- Keep goals flexible to adapt to new information and changing conditions.
- Communicate goal changes clearly to maintain motivation and effective focus.
Measure Progress Frequently
- Measure progress using leading indicators to track movement toward goals.
- Use frequent progress tracking to maintain motivation and adjust quickly.