EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 5 MIN
Why you should write goals as if you've already achieved them | Connected Leadership
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Move into the third P by picturing what success looks like a year from now for each of your rocks. Learn how to write testable, past-tense statements with both quantitative and qualitative detail so you can toast the wins when they arrive.Key topics:- Setting a meaningful one-year horizon- Writing testable statements in the past tense- Stretching without overreaching- Adding numbers to personal goals- Using descriptive qualitative detail- Crafting potential statements for each rock📚 About the Course:This course is designed to maximize your ability to create change at the individual, team and system levels. Through study, reflection, and deploying practical tools, you will establish a firm connection between your clearly articulated Purpose, effective Priorities, visualized Potential for success, and pathway to maximized Progress. But, what does that mean in practice?When you take this course, you will:Improve your ability to get the most out of life: Learn a simple practice to reflect on your purpose, clarify priorities, visualize your potential, and maximize your effectiveness at progressing towards your goals.Strengthen your leadership toolkit: Tap into your unique leadership style and strengths and join or create a community of others to maximize your potential as a team.Create change through systems thinking: Become a more effective agent of positive change and appreciate the power and complexity of system thinking.Course Takeaways:Improve your ability to get the most out of lifeStrengthen your leadership toolkitPractice and apply systems thinking to plan for change📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNezZEnhZC8dS3AvTnzOiB0Ij🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/connected-leadership🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/connected-leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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