Marshall Goldsmith

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The Success Delusion

Marshall Goldsmith

The more successful we become, the more positive reinforcement we get – and the more likely we are to experience the success delusion. I am successful. Therefore, I must be successful because I behave this way. Our belief in ourselves helps us become successful. I behave this way. Why We Resist Change.

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One Thing Super Successful People Don’t Do!

Marshall Goldsmith

Super successful people do not “coast” on their success. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds and hundreds of very successful people, and I’ve found they have one thing in common. Of course I did! Unless I changed some behaviors of mine that had in fact led to my success, I would never create anything new for myself.

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The Success Delusion

Marshall Goldsmith

Why It Can Be So Hard for Successful Leaders to Change. The more successful we become, the more positive reinforcement we get – and the more likely we are to experience the success delusion: I behave this way. I am successful. Therefore, I must be successful because I behave this way. Why We Resist Change.

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The Most Successful Leaders Know This!

Marshall Goldsmith

The most successful leaders know that building your legacy starts now. The question is, of course: Are others going to read a boring book where each page is basically identical to the one preceding it, or will they read a splendid story that evolves and contains surprises and leaves a strong message for the reader?

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Self-Confidence and Success

Marshall Goldsmith

One common characteristic of the great leaders I meet is self-confidence, which of course makes sense. Self-confidence gives great leaders the courage they need to take their companies - and themselves - to a new level of success. A huge part of self-confidence comes from our previous success. Great leaders have to take risks.

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4 Tips for Efficient Succession Planning

Marshall Goldsmith

One of the most common leadership development questions that I hear from executives is, "Why does succession planning feel like such a waste of time?" I do a lot of work on executive coaching and succession with my good friend, Jim Moore. Change the name of the process to from Succession Planning to Succession Development.

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Are You Triggered Toward Success or Doomed to Failure?

Marshall Goldsmith

Being triggered toward success means that instead of blocking you from your goals, you are propelled toward them. It will make you smarter about specific behaviors and help you connect them directly to your behavioral successes and failures. And, starting off in the right direction will put you that much closer to success!