How to Set Goals That Actually Work (and Stick)

22/04/2025 15 min
How to Set Goals That Actually Work (and Stick)

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Effortless Goal Setting with the C.L.E.A.R. FrameworkWhy do most goals fall apart within weeks? In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, Executive Coach Jonathan Hankin reveals the 5 reasons goals often fail—and introduces a powerful, practical tool to fix them: the C.L.E.A.R. Goal Framework.C.L.E.A.R. stands for: • Clarity – Define success in measurable, actionable terms • Link to Purpose – Connect your goal to what really matters • Evaluate – Break goals down into weekly, trackable steps • Accountability – Share goals with someone who will challenge and support you • Reflect & Adjust – Review regularly and adapt to stay on trackWhether you’re a leader driving change, a professional aiming for growth, or a team looking for alignment, this framework will help you set goals that actually work—and stick.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why vague goals and lack of structure sabotage progress • How to align your goals with your personal values and team mission • The exact questions to ask when creating new goals • How to build habits and systems that make change sustainable00:00 Introduction to Effective Goal Setting01:00 Why Most Goals Fail02:31 The CLEAR Framework: Clarity04:26 Linking Goals to Purpose06:22 Evaluating and Breaking Down Goals08:33 Accountability in Goal Setting09:56 Reflecting and Adjusting Goals12:25 Building Habits to Support Goals14:12 Recap and Final ThoughtsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sGgJPHgElHkIf you are looking for a coach, reach out through this form:https://journey-coaching.com/contactCatch full episodes of video versions and other leadership videos on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathan-Hankin Download Free Leadership Toolkits → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/leadership-toolkit-library Join the Leaders Edge Telegram channel (Free) https://t.me/leadersedgepublic Sign up for the Emotional Intelligence Cohort → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/the-emotional-intelligence-leadership-cohort Join the Leaders Edge PRO → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/monthly-leadership-subscription - Schedule a free 30 minute discover call: https://jonathanhankin.com/contact Follow me here:Website: www.jonathanhankin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hankin

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