Balancing Act
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When a CEO's individual goals are out of whack with corporate objectives, it undermines your passion, which is an important source of persistence and creativity.What's more, a lack of passion on your part affects the synergy and energy of your staff. When employees see that their leaders aren't committed, they back off on performance.
Understanding alignment
Goal alignment revolves around:
- Mission. Why are you doing what you're doing?
- Vision. Where are you headed? What specific milestones are you aiming for? (This is especially important for partners to agree on.)
- Values. What's most important to you? What makes you feel satisfied and happy?
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