The Essentials: Goal Setting

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NLI Staff
Setting goals thoughtfully can help fuel workplace success.

It’s no secret that setting goals can feel cumbersome and, at times, overwhelming. That’s because it takes time to create specific, actionable ones that stick. But when done thoughtfully, goal setting can help fuel workplace success, leading to better business outcomes and productivity — particularly in the age of hybrid workplaces. Below, we rounded up some of our best content to guide you through how the brain thinks about goals and how to set yourself up for success.

Goal setting 101

Your Brain on Goals

Why Putting People First Helps Leaders Achieve Their Goals

The secret sauce of goal setting

The Success of Hybrid Work Depends on Autonomy

Every Meeting Starts With an Unstated Goal — and It Leads to Bad Decisions

Navigating goals in a hybrid workplace

In a Hybrid World, Should You Collaborate or Compete?

New Frontiers for Leadership: Navigating the Hybrid World

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