E96: Setting Goals: It’s Not Just About Shipping A Game, with Melissa Phillips

Setting goals is harder than you think. In this episode, Ben Carcich is joined by Melissa Phillips, founder of Games Leadership, to dive deep into a topic that leaders often approach with little understanding: goal setting. From a professional perspective, goal setting is about helping people find fulfillment in what they are doing. Melissa discusses how goals have evolved from a basic survival need to a more complicated, individualistic pursuit. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why money is a terrible goal  The problem with only having giant goals The importance of celebrating small wins A surprisingly effective way to find your true goals Why communicating goals to others matters The reality of your changing goals A successful game begins with better processes. This conversation is a great example of the mindset we teach at Building Better Games. Learn more about Melissa Phillips (Founder, Games Leadership) 🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melphillips1/ 🔗Website: https://www.gamesleadership.com/ 🔗 Games Leadership Blueprint Course (A 12-week program helping leaders craft a sustainable and personalized leadership model.) Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich Substack: https://bencarcich.substack.com Website: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BuildingBetterGames #GameDev #Leadership #ProjectManagement #CareerDevelopment #Goals