Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Your leader gives you constructive suggestions for the future. Then she asks you a question that is seldom asked, “What do you think that you and your part of the organization are doing well?” By asking this question she may learn about “good news” that may have otherwise been missed. What are key suggestions for improvement?

Learning-by-Doing 168

Learning-by-Doing Report Bottom-up Executive Coaching 168

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 14, 2014

Keep trying to make a constructive difference, but do it in a way that is positive for you and the people around you. If you chose this option, you will be fired, you probably will never graduate, and you may have wasted the last four years of your life. Option B: Start having some fun. “My advice is this: You are young. Life is short.

Advice 138

Advice Learning-by-Doing Consultative CEO 138

Marshall Goldsmith

JANUARY 25, 2016

Try to make a constructive difference in a way that is positive for you and the people around you. I’m going to give you two options: Option A: Continue to be angry, negative, and judgmental. If you chose this option, you will be fired. Option B: Start having some fun. Life is short. Start having fun. Which option will you choose?”

Consultative 70

Consultative Advice Video Construction 70

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 12, 2011

Keep trying to make a constructive difference, but do it in a way that is positive for you and the people around you. "My If you chose this option, you will be fired, you probably will never graduate and you may have wasted the last four years of your life. Option B - Start having some fun. My advice is this: You are young. Life is short.

Advice 142

Advice Leadership Construction Learning-by-Doing 142

Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 1, 2012

The items "provides developmental feedback in a timely manner" and "encourages and accepts constructive criticism" almost always score near the bottom on co-worker satisfaction with leaders. I have reviewed summary 360-degree feedback reports for more than 50 companies. Traditional training does not seem to make a great deal of difference.

360-Degree Feedback 127

360-Degree Feedback Participative Committee Efficiency 127

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The items "provides developmental feedback in a timely manner" and "encourages and accepts constructive criticism" almost always score near the bottom on co-worker satisfaction with leaders. I have reviewed summary 360-degree feedback reports for more than 50 companies. Traditional training does not seem to make a great deal of difference.

360-Degree Feedback 114

360-Degree Feedback Participative Committee Efficiency 114

Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 15, 2011

Here leaders begin by giving direct reports constructive suggestions for the future. By asking this question, you can celebrate performance wins that you may otherwise miss. What are key suggestions for improvement? These suggestions should be limited to key opportunities for improvement.

Report 129

Report Learning-by-Doing Execution Follow-up 129

Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 5, 2012

The items “provides developmental feedback in a timely manner” and “encourages and accepts constructive criticism” almost always score near the bottom on co-worker satisfaction with leaders. I have reviewed summary 360-degree feedback reports for more than 50 companies.

360-Degree Feedback 89

360-Degree Feedback Participative Committee Positioning 89

Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Executives begin this part of the dialogue by giving direct reports constructive suggestions for the future. This process has been shown to consistently improve direct reports’ feedback on the item, “Provides positive recognition for achievement.” What are key suggestions for improvement?

Process 160

Process 360-Degree Feedback Report Execution 160