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Jul 2024
15m 24s

5 Goal-Setting Mistakes That Will Tank Y...

Leila Hormozi
About this episode

“Don't feel like just because you set a goal, you need to be this hero who can achieve any goal.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) discusses the significance of setting manageable, personalized, and flexible business goals aligned with company objectives. She shares practical strategies from her experiences in growing a $100M business, and the common goal-setting pitfalls for improved business outcomes.

Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business.

Timestamps:

(1:19) - #1: Making goals personal and incentivizing correctly

(2:53) - #2: The need for flexible goals

(5:51) - #3: Measuring progress and tracking success

(8:23) - #4: Setting realistic and achievable goals

(11:10) - #5: Avoiding the pitfall of too many goals

(13:47) - Tools and tips for tracking goals

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