The objective of Goals That Work is to set clear, measurable goals and follow-up more often so results are achieved.

I recommend you warm-up your goals this week in your meetings with direct reports and/or staff by speaking positively about their potential for achieving each key objective. Whether your people are doing well or struggling, give them a vision of success.

Words are powerful. Use your sincere words, body language and follow-up after the meeting to build-up your people. But do not stop there. Cast the vision, or reinforce it, and then help them understand the tasks they need to complete during the upcoming week to move one step closer to achieving each goal.

That's why I suggest it's time for a goal warm-up. One third of the year is gone. Let's make the final two thirds of the year our best ever!