5 secrets to making your personal and professional goals stick

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET The Harvard Business Review suggests personal or professional goals are famously hard to achieve. If the effort outweighs the perceived reward, we are tempted to give up on our targets. Also: 5 ways to escape middle management and fast-track your journey to the top So, how can you turn that situation around and achieve your professional and personal goals? Five business leaders gave us their top tips. 1. Create manageable targets Bev White, CEO at recruiter Nash Squared, said professionals who want to set meaningful goals must know what they want to achieve. "I call this understanding your why and your purpose," she said. "When you're clear about those areas, think carefully about what will help you get there and set your goals." White told ZDNET it's vital professionals break long-term targets into manageable chunks. "Someone's goal might be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, but there are many steps along the path to that destination: training, fitness, ... Read full article.