The Zoo Health Club Express

Goal setting is not a solo activity. Goal setting can only be as good as your network of relationships. If you’re not talking to the right people, you will not have the right information about your company or the competitive environment to set the right goals, and to adapt those goals as necessary in a very dynamic and complex business environment. A manager who understood this very well is Sarah Carmichael.

Sarah was a startup manager for Abercrombie & Fitch. When she went into that role, she understood that they could not afford to make many missteps because, frankly, the company was rather skeptical about whether their operations would work on College Campuses.

Sarah felt it was important that the whole company operate like a team..To do that, she wanted to make sure that they collaborated. So when everyone was setting their goals for their particular function or their particular area, she always encouraged them to make sure they thought through how what they were doing was going to impact others.

She thought that they needed to really work.. So she was constantly asking people, “Mark have you checked to see how that’s going to affect Jessica? Jessica, have you spent any time asking Jason what that will mean to the operation?”

Sarah held herself to the same standard. So when she was developing goals for the groups and adapting them—and that had to be done frequently because all kinds of things were happening in various stores in their region—she found herself setting up a “cc:” list of peers and superiors to whom she sent the list of goals and their progress on the goals, so she could get feedback and keep them informed about what she was doing.

She did this because she knew she had to make a number of very bold moves and use up valuable resources in the organization. She felt it was important in that she really establish transparency with all the relevant parties so that they would understand what she was up to and would trust her. She also really depended on and thought it was very important to get their collective thinking about the difficult judgment calls she was making. So she held a quarterly meeting in which she invited a subset of these individuals to come and meet with her and her team and go over where they were and what the new goals were going to be. Because, again, they were being adjusted continually; because when business plans hit reality, you discover that things are keeping up with seasonal changes.
Sarah didn’t worry too much about negative comments or criticism and in the end, Abercrombie & Fitch was very successful. And in fact, she became a person who was known as having a reputation for being a team player, for being a very clear thinker, and also for delivering on her goals, even in very trying circumstances.

Great gym, has plenty of great equipment so you can get a great workout. My only critique if any would be I wish they had an assisted pull up machine

I've been coming here for a couple years now, and I love it. Staff is always friendly, motivating, and supportive. Gym is always clean. They've got all the equipment I need to get in great workouts, and many locations I can hop around to for a change of scenery.

Awesome, convenient gym with the scenery of Elm street which is pretty sweet. I know the owner pretty well too and he’s very tentative to his members which is great. Smoothie bar, lockers, showers, it’s got everything you need. I highly recommend to come try this gym out!

Clean, good machines, great place to work out, safe.

I really like this place. Clean 24/7 access. I tend to workout during off hours so I do not often interact with the staff but when I have had the opportunity it has been a real privilege to be in the company of such friendly and professional folks. All I really need is my phone, my headset and Amazon music and I am in for a good session.

I pump irons at this joint on weekdays cause its right next to my apartment. All the equipment is brand new except the 105 pound dumbells which are kinda why i joined but they dont gotta be new. Clean bathrooms really nice private showers lockers are visible from everywhere in the gym so no theft freeweights shake station heavier machine max weights than planet fitness woowoowoo

Just wanted to give a shout out to my personal trainer Teia & training manager Keith. With their help, I've been able to break through my slump & drop 6 pounds in the 1st week of training; eating MORE & working out LESS. Believe or not, the secret is that there is no secret. Having professional guidance makes the difference! For me, it's simply been a matter of slight adjustments to my diet & form durning our 30 minute workout sessions. Anyone who knows me, knows I don't just post to post. If you're having trouble achieving your health and fitness goals, maybe you need some extra help too & that's ok.

Its so much less crowded than other gyms. Perfect for a quiet workout

Very nice. Clean , new equipment. Showers are great. No locker room though.

Very clean, very convenient, not overcrowded and the employees are great! No attitude, very helpful and friendly.

Everything is serious bodybuilder and powerlifter need

Great atmosphere not crowded and extremely helpful staff

Great place to work off the jolly season!

Great location with new equipped.

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