Negotiating the goal

- When I say negotiating the goal, … I mean we need to involve other people in the process. … We don't exist in a vacuum, … most likely you're going to need to get buy-in … from other people in order to execute on your strategies. … And so what I want you to do … is collaboratively create these goals … with the people around you, because when they are bought in, … they're more likely to be committed to the goal, … just like you are. … So here's an example. … Let's say you want to conduct … a series of trainings for your organization … as it relates to diversity and inclusion. … Now, instead of just rolling those out on your own, … what you want to do is talk to … the other leaders within the company … and figure out how they see the problem … and what solutions they suggest. … And then after the conversation you're going to recognize … that your goal has changed slightly, … but oftentimes it's better because you've gotten input … from other people in the company, … and that's a great example of how you can negotiate the goal …