Welcome back to Bread to Lead, the podcast that empowers you to unleash your leadership potential and make a lasting impact. I'm your host, Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs, and I'm on a mission to help you cultivate the mindset and skills to lead with purpose, authenticity, and heart. Let's dive in!

In our last episode, we explored the art and science of developing and empowering your team, focusing on self-determination theory and intrinsic motivation. Today, we're building on that foundation by tackling another critical aspect of people-first leadership: setting clear, compelling goals and expectations.

Effective goal setting is more than just declaring lofty aspirations. It involves striking the right balance between ambition and achievability, clarity and flexibility, and challenge and support. We'll dive into the latest research and real-world examples to help you leverage the power of goals and expectations to inspire and motivate your team.

We'll explore frameworks like the Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) and OKR (Objectives and Key Results) to break down your vision into actionable targets. We'll also discuss the importance of culture contracts and situational leadership to ensure your team is aligned and empowered.

Whether you're setting goals for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with actionable insights and tools to help you lead with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. So grab a notepad, get comfortable, and let's dive in!