5-29. Setting achievable goals can shape motivation. Leaders can break larger missions into smaller tasks to keep individuals engaged without being overwhelmed by the scale or scope of what needs to be done. Subordinates require the necessary skills and abilities to perform the tasks they are assigned, have reason to be committed to the goal, and receive feedback to gauge progress. Task assignment and goal setting account for the capabilities and limitations of those performing the tasks a leader directs. Finally, framing performance goals positively produces better persistence and performance than negative framing.