Five common goal-setting myths that undermine performance—and what behavioral science shows actually helps people follow through at work.

Why do some employees do better than others? According to goal-setting theory, one reason is that they have better, clearer goals. These goals guide their behavior towards better workplace output.

Goal setting is one of those things that seems like it would be fundamental to success. If you’ve read any books or articles about getting ahead in your career or life, you’ve probably come across ...

A college degree is supposed to be the great equalizer in the labor market, promising upward mobility and better pay for all. But a new study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests ...

No matter which goal setting framework you choose, it’s important to set goals that are meaningful to you and that will help you make progress towards the things you want to achieve in life. Here are ...