Don't Waste the Chaos

How to Create Goals That Actually Motivate Your Team


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Today, we’re tackling a fundamental challenge in leadership and people management: unclear expectations and a lack of defined goals. If you’ve ever dealt with disengaged employees, missed deadlines, or heard the dreaded “I didn’t know that was my responsibility,” this episode is for you.

Unclear expectations wreak havoc in the workplace, leading to employee frustration, lack of accountability, team conflict, and missed opportunities for growth. But the good news? There’s a fix. In this episode, we’ll walk through practical strategies to eliminate guesswork, foster accountability, and create a culture of clarity that benefits both your employees and your business.

Tune in to hear:

✅ How vague goals and undefined roles lead to frustration, burnout, and poor performance

✅ The ripple effect of unclear expectations on productivity and team dynamics

✅ Why setting SMART goals is a game-changer for your team’s success

✅ Actionable steps to define roles, communicate expectations, and reinforce clarity

✅ How feedback loops and goal tracking improve engagement and accountability

As leaders, one of the best gifts we can give our teams is clarity—it fosters confidence, improves efficiency, and drives results.

Are your employees crystal clear on what’s expected of them? If not, this episode will give you the tools to fix it.

Books referenced [in Kerri’s Amazon store]: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/4hiMWRG

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Don't Waste the ChaosBy Kerri M. Roberts

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