If you are looking for a strategic way to not only set but also achieve your goals, then this episode is for you! Today, Arlene and Dee Maddox of DMX Consulting sit down for an enlightening conversation about goal setting, becoming a winner, and striving for excellence. Arlene and Dee discuss the different ways to build commitment over time, why having clarity around your outcome is so necessary, and much more! This conversation is a fantastic look at what it takes to achieve all that you've been called to do. There's so much to learn from Dee, so listen in to discover how to apply these strategies in your life. Enjoy! This episode is linked to chapter 8 - "Set Goals, 1 Month and 3 Years" - of Arlene's book. Get your copy here! In this episode, we cover: -The key components of goal setting. -What a winner's behavior looks like. -Commitment vs. interest. -Best ways to build commitment. -Team goals. -Avoiding the gotcha management game. -Quality as a tool for achieving excellence. Connect with Dee Maddox: -LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deemaddox/ Connect with Arlene: -Follow her on Instagram @‌arlene_pace_green. -Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: -Text “DEED” to 66866 to access Dee’s DEED to Success. -Join Dee as an upcoming speaker at the HR Southwest Conference 2023 in Fort Worth on October 16th at 4:30 pm. -Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here! -Join the Crew -Arlene's private email group and get a checklist to get your LinkedIn profile in top shape and the first chapter of her book. -Subscribe to Arlene's YouTube channel here! -Check out the merch here! -Tune into the Can't Afford Therapy & Woman Evolve podcast. Don't forget to tune into episode 30 where Arlene and Dr. Rosalyn Pitts-Clark dive deep into the steps to thriving in a multi-generational workplace. Find the episode here. More about Dee Maddox: Dee Maddox is the founder of DMX Consulting, which specializes in performance management. With over two decades of experience in human resources across multiple industries and states, coupled with a master's level education, Dee believes that the most important asset in a business is its people. Her core belief is that demanding excellence in everything leads to success. She is a skilled trainer, a popular public speaker, a published author, and a regular podcast guest. In her personal life, Dee is actively involved in serving the community. She calls Frisco, Texas, her home and has been happily married for 25 years, with two young adult children.