The Results Mindset: Achieve Your Business Goals with Purpose
If you’re struggling to achieve the results you want, you may be missing a key element of The Results Mindset formula. This approach ensures that ideas are implemented, goals are achieved, and desired outcomes become a reality.
The Formula for Achieving Results
Decisions x Actions x Accountability = Results
1: Decisions: Defining Your Focus
What key decisions will drive your success? Evaluate risks and opportunities, then distil your focus into a maximum of four overarching goals for the year—these decisions set the foundation for results.
While you may start with more than four goals, some may be better suited as actions supporting a larger objective. Choose the goals that will make the biggest positive impact on your business.
Once defined, document these goals in a structured plan, such as a Business Plan, Succession Plan, or Cash Flow Improvement Plan. A documented plan turns decisions into clear, actionable commitments.
2: Actions: Turning Goals into Steps
Once your goals are defined, the next step is breaking them down into specific actions. For each goal, identify four to five clear steps to take. This approach:
- Clarifies the path to success
- Reduces overwhelm by focusing on manageable tasks
- Ensures each action contributes directly to achieving the goal
3: Accountability: The Key to Execution
The missing piece in many business strategies is accountability. Without it, even the best-laid plans can falter. Having someone to check in on progress makes it far more likely that actions will be completed.
How to build accountability:
- Assign responsibility for each action to a specific person.
- Establish a regular review process to track progress.
- Prioritise important tasks, not just urgent ones.
Achieving Meaningful Results
Success requires more than setting goals—it demands execution. To achieve better results:
- Document your decisions in a structured plan.
- Define clear actions to break down your goals.
- Hold yourself and your team accountable for progress.
Regular meetings and discussions ensure adjustments can be made as needed, keeping your goals on track. The Results Mindset is about making sure great ideas don’t just stay ideas—they get implemented. Contact us if you would like our help.
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey
