What are your long-term personal goals?

Leading Change
Written By Stacia Aylward

The Challenge

Imagine that today is your last day in your department or unit after a good, successful "run." Now, think about your future self. Write down the top three accomplishments you want your future self to achieve. Identify one small step you could take toward achieving your future goals.

Why do this?

Keep focused on long-term goals. One of Stephen Covey's famous quotes is, "Begin with the end in mind." When we know where we want to end up, it is more likely that we will set ourselves on the right path and keep our focus.

This act is part of your long-term effort to lead change effectively by setting out a long-term vision for yourself.

What’s next?

Revisit the vision for yourself and progress you are making toward achieving it every quarter. If you get stuck, consider sharing your personal goals with a friend or your supervisor to see if you can get help.

Stacia Aylward

Zelos CEO Stacia C. Aylward is an executive leader and lifelong learner with broad professional experience in envisioning and leading programs, projects and teams; facilitating and teaching adults; conducting research; and developing client relationships using proven methodologies in many government and technical fields, including economics, education, healthcare, housing, non-profit governance, IT and law. Stacia holds a master’s degree in Communication and Information, a bachelor’s degree in English, a Six Sigma black belt certification, and a Coach Approach to Leadership credential.

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