The Power of Goal Setting

Will Meier

“Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I'll give you a stock clerk.”

J.C. Penny

Power of Goal Setting

Overview

Goals Planning

Writing SMART Goals

Ensuring your Success

Benefits

Develop Plans with Goals to Prosper

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and

he will establish your plans. Prov 16:3

Plans are established by seeking advice; so

if you wage war, obtain guidance. Prov 20:18

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as

surely as haste leads to poverty. Prov 21:5

About Goals

Without Goals– You will Drift – Victim of your Circumstances– Wonder if you’ve accomplish anything?

Writing Goals– Bring them into existence– Help you prioritize what is important– Increase your ability to focus

Connect you to the bigger picture– Vision/mission– Core valuesDefinition: the result or

achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end

Goals Planning

Greater probability to succeed at your goals when:– Grounded in your values

– Connected to your mission or purpose

Mission/Values/Role

Set SMART Goals

Plan Weekly

Mission: improve people’s lives through teachingValue: expertise, competency, helping othersRole: professor

examples

PlanDaily

Connect Your Goals To What You And God Value And You Will Succeed

Many plans are in a man's heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand. Prov 19:21

What is a SMART Goal: Breakout FormCategory Coaching Questions

SpecificThe goal should be specific and as detailed as possible. The more specific you are, the greater the changes

MeasurableHow will you know that you attained your goal?Can you quantify or put numbers too your outcome?What affect will your goal have on your life/effectiveness?

Attainable

Is this goal dependent on someone else?Can you rephrase the goal so it only depends on you and not others?Are there any things that would prevent you from accomplishing your goal?

Realistic

What would you like to do?Of the items you mentioned, what things would you like to change most?Is there anything else that is important that you have not shared?

Time-specific

When will you reach this goal? Can you give me a time limit?How long would it take to create a sustainable habit in this area?

Examples of Goals:

I will exercise 3 times a week for 20 minutes over the next 6 months to increase my cardio and firming up by doing :

– 12 minutes on the tread mill– Begin with 10 push ups, add 5+ weekly

– Begin with 10 crunchies, add 5+ weekly

I am going to lose 20 lbs so I can fit into the new outfit I bought.

I will make 5 personal contacts a day to grow my business with the goal of setting up scheduling 2 home shows a month over the next 3 months.

I am going to grow my gross revenues by $30,000 this year so I can go on vacation to the Bahama’s the following February

Which ones are SMART?

Steps for Creating your GoalSteps Coaching Questions

Motivation

In what ways are you motivated to accomplish this goal?What would happen if you didn't attain this goal?Will accomplishing this goal, give you energy? How is your Goal linked to the bigger picture?

Create your SMART Goal Use SMART GOAL Break Out Form

Create Manageable Steps

Is your goal to big or overwhelming?What will your first steps be?Do you have your steps written down?

Write/VisibilityWhere have you written down your goal?Where will you place your goal to make it visible?

Review & AssessmentHow often will you review your progress? Are you attaining your goal? If not, what is happening?How do you need to modify your goal?

Team/PartnersWhom could you ask to support you in this goal?How will you communicate and stay in touch?When will you provide feedback and updates?

CelebrationHow will you celebrate your successes?Whom will you celebrate with?At what times will you celebrate?

The Power of Goals

Facilitate prioritizing what is important

Generate new focus and energy

Provide you direction

Accomplishment = new confidence

Clearly see your progress

Creates opportunity for reflection and new growth opportunities

Cultivating responsibility = developing leadership

Gain new perspectives

SMART goals will help you live smarter

The Benefits

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm

you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer 29:11