Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 24, 2014

I suggested to my seatmate that the real cause of his anger might be that he was beating himself up for being a poor judge of character and not conducting adequate due diligence into the purchase. It’s also important to remember that when we direct our anger at someone else, we are often really mad at ourselves.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I suggested that the real cause of his anger might be that he was incensed with himself for being a poor judge of character and not conducting adequate due diligence in the purchase. He angrily grunted, “Many months!” He reflected, “You’re right. In hindsight, I was dumb for making this purchase.

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 7, 2010

First, let's assume you've done your due diligence on the process with your successor. If you handle it the right way while you are still at an organization, it can mean that your successor enters to applause while you bow out gracefully. So what do you need to know about coaching so you can ensure a smooth transition?

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