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Carlos could have set a goal to simply network bett er or more<br />

<strong>of</strong>t en. However such goals are sure to fail. Why? Th ey are vague and<br />

not measurable. Most goals are poorly formed. Th ey are general and<br />

not specifi c, so there is no way to measure success. Outcome goals to<br />

the rescue!<br />

First, it never hurts to prepare oneself for achievement by creating<br />

a goal based on one’s strengths. Take a moment in review . . .<br />

High-performance introverts shine in:<br />

■ One-on-one discussion<br />

■ Delving into areas <strong>of</strong> expertise<br />

■ Writing and refl ection<br />

Introvert strengths include:<br />

■ Focusing att ention on others<br />

■ Strong listening<br />

■ Systematic follow-up<br />

High-performance extroverts shine in:<br />

■ Group discussion<br />

■ Pursing a range <strong>of</strong> topics<br />

■ Interaction and activity<br />

Extrovert strengths include:<br />

■ Promoting projects and people<br />

■ Ability to engage in conversation<br />

■ Creating excitement for new ideas<br />

Centroverts! Decide which set <strong>of</strong> strengths resonates with you<br />

today and go from there.<br />

DEFINING OUTCOMES, ACHIEVING GOALS 147

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