SMART Goals for Managers
SMART Goals for Managers
Most goals fail not because people lack motivation, but because the goal itself was never clear enough to succeed.
As managers, we often assume everyone understands what “good” looks like — until performance slips and frustration sets in.
In this episode of Tea Break Coach, we revisit SMART goals with fresh eyes. Drawing on decades of management research and real-world leadership experience, we explore why SMART remains such a powerful framework when it’s used properly. This session breaks down each element in practical terms, helping managers turn vague intentions into clear, achievable objectives that people can deliver — even when you’re not there to supervise.
The Threat Response at Work
When certainty disappears, the brain shifts into threat mode — reducing access to rational thinking just when leaders need it most.
SAFE Feedback: Creating the Conditions for Learning
When feedback feels unsafe, learning shuts down. The SAFE approach focuses on creating the conditions people need to hear feedback clearly and use it well.
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail..
New Year’s resolutions get a bad reputation, but the problem isn’t the goals themselves — it’s how we set and follow through on them. This post shares simple, proven ways to turn good intentions into achievable actions.
