The phrase “New Year, New You” gets a lot of eye-rolls, but there’s a reason it refuses to disappear. Every January, millions ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. As the new year approaches, many of us begin to set resolutions—hopes and ...

Why do some employees do better than others? According to goal-setting theory, one reason is that they have better, clearer goals. These goals guide their behavior towards better workplace output.

Despite the importance of leadership in companies today, the evidence pointing to its absence is alarming. A staggering 77% of organizations report gaps in leadership. It's no wonder that just 20% of ...

You're in a team meeting where the quarterly targets are presented by your manager. Even though you and your team didn't hit targets the previous quarter, it seems that the targets for this quarter ...

Effectively setting goals isn’t as simple as writing down a target and praying you and your team hit it. It requires accountability, clarity and collaboration. Without accountability, even the best ...

Setting career goals with examples is essential for ambitious professionals to achieve a six-figure salary or beyond. Defining your goals helps create a roadmap for your career trajectory, giving you ...