Why do many leaders set goals too low???

The easy answer is because there’s no sense in setting goals that are impossible to achieve.

If that’s the case, then why don’t leaders set tomorrow’s goals as merely waking up and getting out of bed?

What are your goals and are they truly going to stretching you? 

If a person sets goals which they know can easily be achieved, then that person might need to change the word “goal” to “milestone.”

Goals are designed to stretch you.

Goals are designed to get you to achieve results you did not think were possible.

Look at your goals. Are they more like milestones or are they truly goals that are going to stretch you in ways you did not think possible?

The reason for addressing this topic today is because amongst the thousands of business people we serve at EffectiveCommunication.com.au (EC), we meet many people who having worked with them we ask, “Are their goals really going to push and stretch them?”

Now, we know that setting outlandish goals just for the sake of setting them is a waste of time.  We are also aware that goals seen as unachievable can demotivate more than motivate.

What we are talking about are goals with a mindset that truly redefine who you are and what you want to be in your life and career.

What is your BIG goal + additional goals you need to look at and possibly reset?

Here are the 5 questions you need to ask yourself to help set goals that will push and stretch you to where you need to be and that you are truly capable of::

1. What are the outcomes that will occur from achieving my goals?

2. Who are the people I need to leverage to help me achieve my goals?

3. What are the habits / activities I either need to stop doing, do more of, or start doing to help me achieve my goals?

4. What do I need to change about my mindset?

5. Who can help hold me accountable and provide support, motivation, and coaching along the way? 


Think about your goals and ask yourself the 5 questions above to quickly determine if you need to redefine.


All the best with your leadership!