Goals

Podcast Episode #8 — The Lightbulb Catastrophe

By Brandon W. Jones on July 24, 2017 0

Hello and welcome to the Leadership Done Right podcast, Episode 8 – The Lightbulb Catastrophe.

LDR 008: The Lightbulb Catastrophe

The Story of the Lightbulb Catastrophe

I recently heard the following story related by Dieter F. Uchtdorf who is a retired airline executive. On a dark December night 36 years ago, a Lockheed 1011 jumbo jet crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing over 100 people. This terrible accident was one of the deadliest crashes in the history of the United States.

A curious thing about this accident is that all vital parts and systems of the airplane were functioning perfectly—the plane could have easily landed safely at its destination in Miami, only 20 miles (32km) away.

During the final approach, however, the crew noticed that one green light had failed to illuminate—a light that indicates whether or not the nose landing gear has extended successfully. The pilots discontinued the approach, set the aircraft into a circling holding pattern over the pitch-black Everglades, and turned their attention toward investigating the problem. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #8 — The Lightbulb Catastrophe

Podcast Episode #7 – How You Can Be An Intentional Leader

By Brandon W. Jones on July 17, 2017 0

Hello and welcome to the Leadership Done Right podcast, Episode 7 – How You Can Be An Intentional Leader.

LDR 007: How You Can Be An Intentional Leader

In this episode, we are going to talk about what it means to be an intentional leader. When leaders are intentional they do things with a purpose. Their choices and actions are always done with a goal or end result in mind.

How You Can Be An Intentional Leader

Intentional leaders look at life differently than the average person. They realize that success and progress don’t just happen by chance. They happen as a direct result of actions. Therefore, intentional leaders conscientiously choose what they will do with their time and energy.

So why should leaders be intentional?

The Center for Intentional Leadership explains that “Intentional Leadership® is an approach that aligns desired outcomes, core values, and fundamental purpose for a significant increase in results.” [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #7 – How You Can Be An Intentional Leader

Podcast Episode #5 — SMART Goal Setting for Leaders

By Brandon W. Jones on July 3, 2017 0

Hello and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 5 – SMART Goal Setting for Leaders.

LDR 005: SMART Goal Setting for Leaders

In the first episode of this podcast, I explained that great leaders set goals. In this episode we are going to take a deeper look into SMART goal setting.

Have you ever wanted to do something great, but didn’t know what steps to take or where to even start? Or, have you ever wanted to accomplish something and waffled back and forth until you lost your way? Or have you started down a road working towards an objective and little by little other things crept into your life until you were way off course? Well, if you have ever gone through any of these experiences, you are not alone. Many people experience these challenges every day.

SMART Goal Setting for Leaders

Although these challenges happen everyday, there is one thing you can do to overcome them. You can set SMART goals. In this episode, I will teach you what you need to do to set effective goals. First, it is really important to set the correct type of goals. The framework you use in setting your goals is very important because the wrong framework can lead to frustration, discouragement, and anything but success. On the other hand, when you set up the right framework, your goals are ensured to be successful. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #5 — SMART Goal Setting for Leaders

Goals 101: 5 Steps to Ensure Successful Goals

By Brandon W. Jones on June 30, 2017 2

I hope things are going well and you are accomplishing your goals! How is your goal setting journey going? Are you having success?

5 Steps to Ensure Your Goals are Successful

Once you have set SMART goals, create a plan, and identified the potential roadblocks that could lead to failure, there are five additional steps you can take to ensure your goals are successful.

1. Communicate Your Goals to Others

First, communicate your goals to others. Tell people about your goals so they know what you expect to accomplish and the time commitment required. They will be much more likely to support and encourage you when they have a good understanding of what you are trying to accomplish. When you share your goals with the right people, they will likely help you and won’t become an obstacle for your to complete your goals.

Getting More by Stuart Diamond – Book Review

By Brandon W. Jones on June 23, 2017 1

Getting More: How You Can Negotiate To Succeed In Work And Life by Stuart Diamond is one of my favorite books. I strongly recommend this book to every leader. Stuart Diamond teaches a method of negotiation that is different from some of the more common types of negotiation of getting to yes, getting to no, or doing what it takes to make the deal. Instead, he focuses on negotiating with each person so that everyone comes away happy because they got what they wanted.

When Do You Negotiate?

Often people think negotiations only happens when people are closing a business deal, getting their client out of a jam in the courtroom, or buying a car on a car lot. Although each scenario involves negotiations, did you know you are always negotiating? Here is just a short list of examples of people/scenarios where you negotiate:

Interactions with your
- Spouse
- Children
- Friends
- Neighbors
Shopping
Traveling
Requesting Refunds
Restaurants
And… Pretty much anytime you have a human interaction!

10 Reasons People Fail To Complete Their Goals

By Brandon W. Jones on June 21, 2017 1

Have you ever been discouraged when working on a goal? Have you ever failed to complete a goal? Or, have you started working on a goal and lost your way? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many people lose their way on goals. In fact, here are 10 reasons why people fail to complete their goals.

1. Not a Strong Enough Why

First, people fail to complete their goals because they don’t have a strong enough WHY. When you set a goal, it must have a strong motivating WHY. Too often people set a goal because it sounds cool or fun, but they don’t have a reason why it is important. Michael Hyatt often says, “When you lose your WHY, you lose your way!” It is very easy for a goal to fall apart or be forgotten when you forget your WHY.

The WHY must be strong enough to motivate you through good times and bad. And, when you are busy and times are challenging. If the WHY will not keep you motivated, then don’t set the goal. Without a strong WHY, the goal will likely fail, which will lead to frustration and discouragement. [Read more…] about 10 Reasons People Fail To Complete Their Goals