Pursuing Audacious Goals Rarely Disappoints

Achieving amazing things should never be out of reach. Exceeding expectations should not be unexpected. Daring to say, “why not?” should always be rewarded with support and optimism. Does this sound idealistic? I hope not, because great things are achieved by people who are willing to take the risk of pursuing goals that appear to be out of reach. But is there really a risk? It depends on the organizational culture. Delivering on business metrics is most certainly important, but when the fear of falling short overwhelms the initiative to go beyond, aspirations are dampened . . . and so is achievement. Those who encourage, and more importantly, do not penalize the bold pursuit of the exceptional, bring out the best in people, motivating them to reach as far as possible. By definition, extraordinary accomplishments are uncommon, but aspiring to realize them brings an energy and excitement that can set the standard for an organization. That is why I say, pursuing audacious goals rarely disappoints.