Step into a world of deeper understanding with renowned researchers Eve Miller, Ph.D., and Kim Yaris, M.ED., in this richly insightful episode where we unearth the layers of goal setting, the effects of perfectionism, and the critical factors for growth. In this enlightening installment of "Change Starts Here," we delve into the intricacies of goal progression, revealing the secrets to effective goal setting. Our guests share insights on how to break down your goals efficiently and why breaking down goals creates an award correlation in our brain to be more productive. Our researchers discuss the delicate balance between striving for perfection and maintaining a healthy perspective and how perfectionism can create unhealthy habits. Kim Yaris shares the importance of sharing your failures with others and how it can create a more comfortable and welcoming environment for others. She brings up techniques she has used in the classroom to be comfortable with the messiness of learning. Stay tuned and listen in to a thought-provoking dialogue that seeks to redraw the boundaries of traditional education and new perspectives on goal setting. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a conversation that holds the key to unlocking a brighter, more effective future. Click here to download the, Initiative handout with all the points discussed in this episode.Guests: Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey EducationKim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education,Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey EducationTime stamps:(00:00 - 01:20) Introductions(01:21 - 04:04) Ice Breaker Question - What is Initiative?(04:05 - 08:40) Goal Progression(08:41 - 11:50) Breaking Down Goals, Effective Goal Setting(11:50 - 16:15) Seeking Perfectionism in a Healthy Perspective(16:16 - 18:32) Initiative is a Goal Driven Behavior (18:33 - 22:02) Sharing Failures(22:03 - 23:32) The Importance of the Process (23:33 - 24:50) Flexibility is a Key Factor for Growth. (24:51 - 25:22) Outro