The 5-Step Goal-Setting System to Getting Promoted in 2026 from Per My Last Email

The 5-Step Goal-Setting System to Getting Promoted in 2026

34 minutes Posted Jan 5, 2026 at 11:00 am.

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Step 1 of goal-setting: Get clear on your company’s goals

Step 2 of goal-setting: Pick a word of the year

Step 3 of goal-setting: SMART goals

An important detail of setting SMART goals

Step 4 of goal-setting: Getting input

Step 5 of goal-setting: Create a check-in system

What if your goals are determined for you?

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle break down their 5-step goal-setting framework that will help you get promoted in 2026.

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