https://omaciel.github.io/tags/engineering-leadership/Recent content in Engineering-Leadership on Og Maciel's JournalHugoen-usWed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://omaciel.github.io/posts/2025-10-15-why-im-trading-smart-goals-for-heart-goals/Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://omaciel.github.io/posts/2025-10-15-why-im-trading-smart-goals-for-heart-goals/<p><img src="https://omaciel.github.io/images/why-im-trading-smart-goals-for-heart-goals.jpg" alt="Cover Image"></p> <p>A couple of weeks ago, I was having coffee in my kitchen and browsing Substack when I came across <a href="https://substack.com/@courtneycunningham/note/c-161872841">a note from Courtney Cunningham</a>, where she declared that she was done with the so-called SMART goals.</p> <p>SMART, as you probably know, is an acronym that stands for <strong>Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, and Time-bound</strong> — a framework for structuring professional and personal goals. If you’re in a leadership position and responsible for helping others achieve their aspirations or close knowledge or behavioral gaps, chances are you’ve heard of SMART goals.</p>