I have set many personal goals for myself as a University of Illinois student. Before beginning this paper, I spent some time thinking over what it is that I value and evaluating how the goals I have set reinforce those values. "Goals enable you to put values into practice. (Carter, Bishop & Kravits, 1998, p.326). My first goal is to complete my degree. My second, to further educate myself. The third goal I have set is to expand upon my leadership skills. Finally, my fourth goal is to be a role model for my employees and for my family. I am excited to have started this journey with a clear picture in my head of what I want my achievements to be. As stated in Keys to Success