118 TIME MANAGEMENT Senior Leader Goals 6 Master reverse goal-setting techniques that allow you to start with your ultimate objective and then work backward to develop your plan 6 Mentally prepare yourself for success by mapping out specific mile- stones that you need to reach, forecasting obstacles, and envisioning completion 6 Set realistic but concrete deadlines for yourself to increase your sense of urgency 6 Cost out your time and your staff 's time to raise awareness of how much your team's time is really worth and to set priorities accord- ingly 6 Focus on measurable outcomes, set incremental milestone targets, and celebrate your victories and successes 6 No matter how busy you are or how many priorities you're juggling, leave time for fun