Our leaders and institutions fail us, but it's not always because they're bad or unethical, says venture capitalist John Doerr. Often, it's simply because they lead us toward the wrong goals. In this practical talk, Doerr shows us how we can get back on track with "Objectives and Key Results" or OKRs – a goal-setting system used by companies like Google, Intel and Bono to set and execute on audacious goals. Learn more about how setting appropriate goals can make the difference between success and failure, and how we can use OKRs to hold ourselves and our leaders accountable.

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