The goal-setting theory of motivation helps you set measurable goals. Here's how it can make an impact at work.

"We argue that goal setting is wildly over-prescribed." The paper is full of cases in which goal setting had negative and sometimes disastrous consequences for a company.

Goal-setting and problem-solving are continual tasks within any business. It is important that the business realize that problems are an everyday part of the business and do not spell disaster.

But do these goals really work? Researchers from four top business schools have collaborated to show that in many cases goals do more harm than good. Worse, they can cause real damage to ...

The paper’s authors measured two types of goal setting, performance based and task based. After surveying close to 4,000 college students in two field experiments, they found that performance-based ...

Training your mind is just as important, and doing so begins with goal setting. When a new runner approaches us about coaching, the first thing we ask them is to tell us in detail about their ...

Setting goals for your small business might seem logical and even necessary. What many small business owners struggle with is how to measure their goal-setting efforts. You can measure how much ...

You’ve set goals and followed the plan, yet still feel lost. Here's why relentless achievement might be the real problem.

Want to keep track of your goals? Make one of these viral "punch cards" that TikTok users are making to stick to their good habits.