Why Traditional Goal Setting Doesn’t Work & What to Try Instead

Leaderhood & Parentship

#21 - As we get closer to the start of Q2, it’s a natural time to check in on the goals we set at the top of the year. Are they achievable? Do they align with our personal interests? Do we even know why we set them? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, we explore goal setting from creation to execution, what teams frequently get wrong when setting goals, and discuss ways parents can help their kids and teens start thinking about their future careers. Shane explains CultureSmith’s framework for creating a FOCUSed goal and why SMART goals shouldn’t be the standard. Plus, Shane shares the unique way he looks at his personal goals each year.

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Show Notes:

1. [01:50] Now is the time to revisit your goals.
2. [04:35] Shane’s unique way of tracking his personal progress.
3. [07:20] How we set our goals can be as important as the goal.
4. [13:50] How to set a meaningful goal.
5. [19:50] What we get wrong about communicating our goals.
6. [20:50] Differentiating between goal setting and goal achievement.
7. [23:20] The 2 motives behind all goals.
8. [25:20] How we approach goal setting based on our colour.
9. [32:50] The 4 things that cause a relationship to fall apart.
10. [34:40] Setting FOCUSed goals.
11. [41:00] How to create a culture of goal setting and achievement.
12. [43:20] The power of broke.
13. [45:20] Flipping this to the home. How to help a teen figure out their career goals.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Our episode on boundaries: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/boundaries-101-setting-healthy-limits-in-your-relationships/id1647450164?i=1000594924330
• Book a free session with CultureSmith: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/
• Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/
• Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/