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Episode 6: How Goals Work: Unlocking Motivation with Goal Setting Theory

Episode 6: How Goals Work: Unlocking Motivation with Goal Setting Theory

Update: 2025-04-29
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In this episode, Ryan dives into Locke and Latham's Goal Setting Theory—what makes goals work, and why "just do it" just doesn't cut it. Whether you're managing teams or setting personal benchmarks, this theory has something to teach about motivation, clarity, and commitment. Listen in for goal-setting insights you can use in any mission-driven setting.

🎯 Goal Setting Theory

Developed by Edwin Locke & Gary Latham
📖 Learn more:

APA Article (1990): "Work Motivation and Satisfaction: Light at the End of the Tunnel"

👉 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.1990.tb00207.x 

 

APA Article (2002): "Building a Practically Useful Theory of Goal Setting and Task Motivation"

👉 https://doi.apa.org/doi/10.1037/0003-066X.57.9.705

 

Leadership IQ summary and insights:

👉 https://www.leadershipiq.com/blogs/leadershipiq/goal-setting-theory-locke-latham 

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Episode 6: How Goals Work: Unlocking Motivation with Goal Setting Theory

Episode 6: How Goals Work: Unlocking Motivation with Goal Setting Theory

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