Marshall Goldsmith
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
Don’t waste your energy and psychological capital on trivial points. Present a realistic “cost-benefit” analysis of your ideas—don’t just sell benefits. Every organization has limited resources, time, and energy. Be prepared to have a realistic discussion of the costs of your idea.
Marshall Goldsmith
DECEMBER 29, 2016
3) Strive to win the big battles and don’t waste your energy and ‘psychological capital’ on trivial points. 4) Present a realistic cost-benefit analysis of your ideas–don’t just sell benefits. Be prepared to have a realistic discussion of the costs of your idea.
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Marshall Goldsmith
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
Strive to win the big battles and don't waste your energy and 'psychological capital' on trivial points. Present a realistic cost-benefit analysis of your ideas--don't just sell benefits. Every organization has limited resources, time, and energy. Be prepared to have a realistic discussion of the costs of your idea.
Marshall Goldsmith
JANUARY 15, 2013
He reviewed a study of the company’s employee benefits and found some benefits were costing the company millions of dollars and delivering very little that the employees actually valued. Ask yourself, “What goals are consuming my time and energy?” ” Rank your goals in terms of cost.
Marshall Goldsmith
APRIL 23, 2012
In the long run, no one is ever impressed with our need to display our own brilliance. - "Is this debate worth my time and energy?" In many cases it will become obvious to you that the benefit of winning small points is less important than the cost of damaging valued relationships. You are probably already too busy. If so, go for it!
Marshall Goldsmith
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
“Is this debate worth my time and energy?” ” In many cases it will become obvious to you that the benefit of winning small points is less important than the cost of damaging valued relationships. In the long run, no one is ever impressed with our need to display our own brilliance. If so, go for it! If not, drop it.
Marshall Goldsmith
APRIL 5, 2011
Strive to win the “big battles” – don’t waste your energy and “psychological capital” on trivial points. Present a realistic “cost-benefit” analysis of your ideas – don’t just sell benefits. Every organization has limited resources, time and energy. Be prepared to have a realistic discussion of the costs of your idea.
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