For as long as I can remember, I’ve been committed to doing my best at work. I paid attention to every detail. I never let anything slip through the cracks. I listened carefully. I looked for ways to learn more, get better and grow in every situation.

How successful executive leaders address an increase in workload and responsibilities. As executive leaders, we all deal with the constant addition of new ideas, projects and problems. Ambitious leaders often welcome these additional challenges. After all, this is part of why we’ve experienced the success we have up to this point. We enjoy the rush that comes along with conquering new mountains and making a difference in our organizations and the lives of others.

This article delves into the very challenges I faced as a busy executive, struggling with the temptation to prioritize quantity over quality. I recount my initial reluctance and how I eventually embraced a paradigm shift that proved transformative. Instead of chasing an ever-expanding list of tasks, I discovered the power of prioritizing quality, not just in my work but in my overall well-being.

If you, like me and several of my clients, have struggled with feeling overwhelmed and are hesitant about making this change, rest assured. This article offers insights from someone who has been there and emerged on the other side with a more productive and fulfilling approach to a busy schedule.

Everyone knows that if you want to accomplish something important, it starts with creating a goal.  Beyond forming the idea in your mind, experts agree that you must write it down.  Then review it on a regular basis.  Research shows that written goals have success rates 42% better than those goals not written down. That’s good information to know.

Learn why your SMART goals aren't working and what you can do to ensure your success in business and in life by implementing these missing SMART steps.