To effectively set goals for yourself and your followers, you need a thorough understanding of what goal setting is: an effort directed toward a specific successful outcome. “Without well-constructed goals, your life is governed by the whim or urgency of the moment.” (Wilson & Dobson, 2008) Therefore, it is only by setting goals that a person, group or organization can effectively realize their visions and be successful. Leaders are usually in a position to assist their employees in setting goals that will help them achieve organizational goals. Effective leaders will explore each follower's personal goals as a way to set goals in the workplace, because when people can see a direct connection between their personal goals and visions and the organization's goals and visions, they are personally interested to achieve these objectives. and visions. (Rohlander, 1998). Rohlander goes on to state that “when individual performance is linked directly to organizational outcomes, motivation is intense and self-initiated.” This same idea can also be called “superordinate: (shared) goals. (Watson, 1983) Once the organization's objectives have been identified by top management and it is time to pass the information up the chain of command, a leader may choose to state the objectives "in their worst form." (Watson, 1983) In light of the fact that all people have the instinct to succeed (Oechsli, 2011), this will serve as a challenge to transform the worst situation into a better situation. This additional momentum will certainly ensure the success of the organization's goals and provide employees with a strong sense of personal satisfaction and accomplishment. In a study conducted on the effects of s...... middle of paper ......om. Retrieved from Results.com: http://us.results.com/announcments/what-really-motivates-workers Nicklin, J. M., & Williams, K. J. (2011). Self-regulation of goals and performance: Effects of discrepancy feedback, regulatory focus, and self-efficacy. Psychology, 2(3), 187-200.Oechsli, M. (2011, August). Finding your personal model of success. Registered Rep, 35(8), 76.Robertson, R. (2011). Leadership and fun in the workplace. Journal of the South African Institute of Civil Engineers, 19(5), 4-5.Rohlander, D. G. (1998, September). Achieve personal and organizational goals. Industrial Management, 30-31.Watson, C. M. (1983, March-April). Leadership, management and the seven keys. Business Horizons, 8-13.Wilson, S. B., & Dobson, M. S. (2008). Goal Setting How to create an action plan and achieve your goals. New York City: American Management Association.