Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about self-leadership and leading others. The most important indicator of an employee's engagement, well-being, and ...

Why do some employees do better than others? According to goal-setting theory, one reason is that they have better, clearer goals. These goals guide their behavior towards better workplace output.

The interviewer is trying to discern whether your professional goals align with the job at hand. They want to see if there is a mutual fit between what you hope to achieve and what the company can ...