13. Anti "Goal" setting - New Year 2025

Summary   In this episode of the Everyday Leader podcast, hosts Matt, Drew, and Tate explore a fresh approach to goal setting and New Year's resolutions. They discuss the importance of setting goals from a place of personal desire rather than shame or comparison, emphasizing the significance of identity in achieving goals. Drew shares his personal journey of weight loss and transformation, highlighting the power of incremental changes and accountability. The conversation also touches on practical tips for effective goal setting, the role of leaders in supporting others' goals, and the importance of embracing the process of growth rather than fixating on outcomes.   Takeaways Leadership is a choice that involves guiding others. Traditional goal setting often leads to disappointment. Setting goals from shame or comparison is unproductive. Focus on who you want to become, not just what you want to achieve. Incremental changes can lead to significant transformations. Identity plays a crucial role in achieving goals. It's important to detach from the outcome of goals. Support others in their goals to foster a positive environment. Creating a vision board can help clarify your objectives. Fall in love with the process of growth and self-improvement. Sound Bites "Leadership is a choice." "Who are you becoming?" "I want to be a healthy person." Chapters 00:00 Rethinking New Year's Resolutions 03:36 The Power of Identity in Goal Setting 06:23 Drew's Transformation Journey 10:45 The Importance of Mindset and Flexibility 14:36 Balancing Goals and Personal Growth 18:41 Leadership and Vision Setting 22:39 Practical Tips for Goal Setting 26:40 Encouraging Others in Their Goals 30:34 Creating a Vision Board   Links   https://open.spotify.com/show/657FNcvvQytECaGvChrL3n?si=81d86d2bc84b4c00 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-leading-from-home-the-heart-of-family-leadership/id1775251882?i=1000680945459 https://youtube.com/@theeverdayleader?si=lZ7u21D3nkOf9UvZ https://www.instagram.com/the.everyday.leader?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://theeverydayleader.co