We recently sat down with Maria DeLorenzis Reyes, an executive leadership coach known for her unconventional approach to enhancing team connectivity and performance. As CEO & Founder of Training Innovations and MDR Brands, Maria has delivered over 5800 presentations and impacted thousands of businesses. Maria has a wealth of experience transforming businesses across multiple sectors, having worked with over 1600 companies and trained more than 200,000 people. She is also the creator and host of the “Finding the Upside” podcast and TV series.

Maria discusses how businesses and employees can best set themselves up for success in the coming year. Excerpts from our interview have been edited for clarity and brevity.

Aligning Vision With Team Strategies

Common Mistakes in Setting Priorities

Making Time for the Goal-Setting Process

Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals

An Effective Business Goal-Setting Process

Utilizing the SMART Goal-Setting Framework

Practical Steps for a Successful Year