Building Better Games

E96: Setting Goals: It's Not Just About Shipping A Game, with Melissa Phillips


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Setting goals is harder than you think.

In this episode, Ben Carcich is joined by Melissa Phillips, founder of Games Leadership, to dive deep into a topic that leaders often approach with little understanding: goal setting. From a professional perspective, goal setting is about helping people find fulfillment in what they are doing. Melissa discusses how goals have evolved from a basic survival need to a more complicated, individualistic pursuit.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why money is a terrible goal
  • The problem with only having giant goals
  • The importance of celebrating small wins
  • A surprisingly effective way to find your true goals
  • Why communicating goals to others matters
  • The reality of your changing goals

A successful game begins with better processes. This conversation is a great example of the mindset we teach at Building Better Games.

Learn more about Melissa Phillips (Founder, Games Leadership)

đź”—LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melphillips1/ đź”—Website: https://www.gamesleadership.com/ đź”— Games Leadership Blueprint Course (A 12-week program helping leaders craft a sustainable and personalized leadership model.)

Connect with us:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich
  • Substack: https://bencarcich.substack.com
  • Website: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BuildingBetterGames

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