Marshall Goldsmith
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
A: In my work as an executive coach, I only get paid if my clients achieve a positive, lasting change in behavior - not as judged by themselves, but as determined by their key stakeholders. CK Prahalad or Vijay Govindarajan), most - including me - are not. You do not get better because you read a self-help book or hire a coach.
Marshall Goldsmith
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
A: Every company that sells products or services "spins" these in a positive way to clients. The sender describing the benefits truly believes that the overall impact to the receiver of the message is positive. In the short-term, positive projections for the future may motivate people to buy products, services or stocks.
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Marshall Goldsmith
OCTOBER 3, 2011
For successful people, most of these characteristics can be described by very positive words, such as: "intelligent," "dedicated," "results oriented," or "winner." Here is a quick exercise that may help you determine how your own self-definitions are propelling you to success - or inhibiting you from positive change.
Marshall Goldsmith
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Why should you expect your direct reports to demonstrate positive enthusiasm, if they don't see it in you? In 2009 Marshall's friend the late CK Prahalad was ranked #1 and Marshall was ranked #14. Gather a reasonable amount of data, involve people, then follow your gut and do what you think is right. All humans do. Life is short.
Marshall Goldsmith
OCTOBER 31, 2011
All successful leaders are successful because of many positive qualities and in spite of some behavior that needs improvement. As long as the organization will be headed in a positive general direction - and achieving results - try to recognize that your successor's different path may actually turn out to be a better path.
Marshall Goldsmith
OCTOBER 10, 2011
o Look for the positives in the company that acquired yours. In 2009 Marshall's friend the late CK Prahalad was ranked #1 and Marshall was ranked #14. My newest book, MOJO , is a New York Times (advice), Wall Street Journal (business), USAToday (money) and Publisher's Weekly (non-fiction) best seller.
Marshall Goldsmith
AUGUST 15, 2011
Here are a few suggestions that may help CMOs gain credibility and make a positive difference for their firms: 1. In 2009 Marshall's friend the late CK Prahalad was ranked #1 and Marshall was ranked #14. This can lead to a crisis of credibility and a loss of power for the marketer. CMOs have a very high turnover rate.
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