We tend to have a pretty strong bias towards action – “don’t just sit there, do something!” While this tendency keeps us feeling busy, it doesn’t always allow us the time and space to make sure we are acting on the right things. One of the ideas I’ve been thinking about this week is how important it is to understand why we are doing what we are doing. The why is particularly important when making goals or delegating assignments in our teams. This helps everyone understand why this particular goal or task is happening and clarifies the purpose of the task. We like to know that the things we do have meaning. Giving a purpose to an even seemingly boring assignment can also be an important source of motivation. Being at BYU, we are fortunate to have an incredible mission to inspire and motivate our work. Next time you delegate an assignment or are setting a goal with your team, try connecting what they are doing with why they are doing it. Help them see how this individual goal, task, or project ultimately contributes to the mission of BYU. That reminder might be the difference between a good work situation and a great one.