Setting Your Development Goals: Start with Your Values

Key Point Summary

CCL has identified three main reasons why goals fail to inspire and motivate change:

1.  The goal isn’t valued—you haven’t committed your mind and heart to the goal.

2.  The goal isn’t specific—your goal is too broad and overwhelming.

3.  The goal isn’t supported—you don’t have someone to be your coach, cheerleader, or mentor.

When setting a goal, it’s crucial that you motivate both your mind (what you think you should do) and your heart (what you value). If you bring both into the picture you’re more likely to arrive at goals that are meaningful to you and that you can achieve. To bring your heart back into the goal-setting process, examine how your goals align with your values—the underlying life principles you believe are ...