Say It Out Loud: Public Goal Setting

I’m a believer in sharing professional goals publicly, and I’ll tell you why in a moment. But first, here are my professional public goals for this year:

• Grow The Gathering Spot: Expand our membership and deepen community impact. Join Us Here

• Join a Corporate or Advisory Board

• Finalize My Book Proposal

• Provide Value as a Speaker, Moderator, and Collaborator: Partner with organizations on impactful initiatives. Give me a shout here

  
  

I’m accepting and appreciative of all advice, support, and well wishes in advance!

Last year, I started this newsletter collaboration with the MBA programs at Kennesaw State University to share lessons I’ve learned about business and life. We had a great thing going, but I got very involved with the election and wrote less frequently. This year, I’m making this a priority and appreciate you joining me on the journey.

Like you, I have a lot on my mind right now. A new year brings fresh hope but also new challenges. We’re on the brink of one of the most consequential announcements in the history of our company. It’s an exciting and, honestly, a terrifying time.

There is a lot to balance but I firmly believe our social capital is going to be especially important this year. Every goal we have likely involves other people in some way, shape, or form. Take inventory of who you know and who knows you—then nurture those relationships.

Once you’ve done that, share your goals. Here’s why:

1. Clarity and Accountability

   • Saying your goals out loud forces you to clarify what you truly want. It makes your goals feel real and concrete.

2. Activate Your Network

   • Your network can’t help you if they don’t know what you’re aiming for.

3. Create Momentum

   • Public goal setting generates action!

     
     

I understand the hesitation. Sharing your goals comes with risks. You might not achieve them, and that could feel embarrassing. Some people might doubt your ability or dismiss your ambitions. But here’s the thing: the people who doubt you were never going to support you anyway. Focus on those who will uplift and encourage you.

One of the best ways to make something happen is to tell people you want it to happen. Of course, success still requires hard work, but social capital can’t be spent if people don’t know where to shop.

Claiming success in advance. Let’s have a successful year.

What are your professional public goals?

In community,

Ryan