Image item
 

ISSUE #17 | July 21, 2025

 
Hi, it's Miriam. 
 
Welcome back to the At Work Tune Up, your insider’s playbook with practical, quick, tips on how to improve your team dynamics and keep things happy and healthy at work.
 
We spend a lot of time at work. We should love what we do.
 
This week's tip for your toolbox:
From Vague Goals to Clear Actions
 
There's a world of difference between having a general idea of “what we do at work" and pinpointing the exact systems and actions that will help us achieve our goals.  
 
This week's tip: Dedicate time  - either individually or as a team - to map out the specifics around achieving goals. 
 
This mapping process provides:
✅ A forum to develop strategy and ideas.
✅ An opportunity to commit to decisions.
✅ Shared language and vision.
 
That's good for business and good for workplace happiness. 
 
How to do this? Keep reading ⬇️
 
Get to work
This worksheet will help you get crystal clear on your goals and map out exactly how to achieve them.
 
Here's what it helps you do:
▶️ Align on immediate goals.
▶️ Specify the actions you'll take to reach them.
▶️ Expose potential "gremlins" that might trip you up. Shining a light on these early gives everyone permission to acknowledge them and prepares you to tackle them head-on.
 
Consider this a perfect tool for a summer reflection session before you dive into next quarter.
 

 
Small changes make a big difference.
 
 
Just get started.
If this newsletter resonates with you, here are three more ways I can help:
  1. Follow me on LinkedIn or Instagram for bite-sized tips throughout the week (free).
  2. Work with me for 1:1 executive coaching or strategy consulting. Hit reply and I’ll send you a few questions to see if we’re a fit.
  3. Book me as a retreat facilitator or speaker. Invest in your teams and you will be happy you did. Fall and Winter PD are on the horizon! I booked two school leadership retreats this week (Hello, Pittsburgh and New York City!). I'd love to work with you. Please reply to this email or email me directly.
I’m a teacher at heart, and love helping people get better at what they do.
 
 
Miriam

Follow me on Instagram for more tips on happy workplace hacks
 

This email is brought to you by Saddlerock Strategies.
Check out previous issues of the At Work Tune Up here.
If you received this email from a friend and want to subscribe, click here.
You are receiving this email because you have signed up for my newsletter or we have worked together. If you would like to opt-out, no problem.
Visit our Instagram
Visit our LinkedIn
Saddlerock Rd
Silver Spring, Maryland 20902, United States