Jared and Kira are back with Episode 110 of SLN, diving deep into the power of goal setting for student leaders! This episode kicks off with a fun Matrix-inspired game, and explores how the romcom “The Life List” sparked this important discussion about goal setting. Packed with practical advice, we share three game-changing tips, including having a big vision, mastering SMART goals, and the art of chunking your goals. Whether you’re leading in primary or high school, this episode delivers actionable strategies to help you turn your leadership vision into reality.

Find an extension worksheet to fill out for yourself or with your leadership team with practical steps to apply the tips discussed in this podcast on our website!

Timestamps:

0:55 – The Matrix Challenge

5:54 – Inspired by the Movies

7:22 – The Life List

7:58 – Practical Tip #1: Having a Big Vision

10:48 – Practical Tip #2: SMART Goals

11:13 – The Lumberjack Riddle

12:28 – The Answer

13:22 – Kira’s Spaghetti Analogy

14:08 – Application to Student Leadership

15:00 – How to set SMART Goals

17:02 – Practical Tip #3: Chunking

19:21 – Summary