536: Set Your Year Up for Massive Success - Ask Denis

Isn't it time we moved beyond mere New Year's resolutions, transforming them into actionable, emotionally compelling goals that truly reshape our year?In this episode, Denis discusses strategies and insights for leaders to effectively navigate the new year. He emphasizes the importance of setting goals rather than just New Year's resolutions, encouraging leaders to adopt a fresh perspective and reset their approaches. Denis highlights the necessity of being in the right headspace, physically, mentally, and emotionally, for leading change. He recommends using a sketchbook for brainstorming and visualizing goals in various life aspects like health, family, career, and finance. He stresses the importance of making goals exciting, and emotionally engaging, and of celebrating achievements to maintain motivation. In this episode:Denis discusses the importance of goal setting for the new year, moving beyond New Year's resolutions.He advises reflecting on the past year, assessing what went well and areas for improvement.He emphasizes making goals exciting and emotionally engaging for better adherence.Strategies for planning and achieving goals are discussed, including regular review and adjustment.Main takeaways:Use the new year as an opportunity to reflect on past successes and failures, and reset your strategies and goals.The transition from vague resolutions to specific, actionable goals to ensure progress and accountability.Consider all aspects of life (health, family, career, finance) when setting goals, ensuring a balanced approach to personal and professional development.Employ tools like sketchbooks for brainstorming and visualizing goals, enhancing creativity and clarity in the planning process.Make goals exciting and emotionally engaging to boost motivation and commitment.Consistently revisit and adjust goals and strategies, allowing for flexibility and adaptation to changing circumstances.Acknowledge and celebrate progress and achievements, reinforcing positive behavior and maintaining momentum.Quotes:"It's about you having another go." - Denis Gianoutsos"It's time for us to think, strategize, and plan your year ahead. You need to take this time seriously." - Denis Gianoutsos"If you already know how to do it, then it's not a goal. That's just a task." - Denis GianoutsosConnect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/