Marshall Goldsmith

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Leaders Make Values Visible

Marshall Goldsmith

Enron is a great example. Before the energy conglomerate’s collapse in 2001, I had the opportunity to review Enron’s values. Examples of Enron’s good deeds in the community and the professed character of Enron’s executives were particularly noteworthy. Leadership'

Ethics 137
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7 Ways to Leverage Your Power at Work

Marshall Goldsmith

For example, take the following case study: One person is a senior vice president, two levels down from the CEO. For more about the seven bases of power and how to leverage them, go to the Center for Leadership Studies website, situational.com.). Power is not always just as it appears on the organizational chart!

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Creating a Great Rest of Your Life

Marshall Goldsmith

Today, if people have the ambition and energy to achieve great success in any field, it’s unlikely that this ambition and energy will just stop when they reach 65. ” Through his example, I learned that making a difference means a lot more than making a living. Innovation Leadership'

Drucker 126
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Mission Control

Marshall Goldsmith

For example, I once taught a leadership development session for executives and their spouses or partners. For example, a friend of mine left consulting to become the VP of HR for a corporation. Review your goals and ask: 'What goals are consuming my time and energy and the company's resources?' Probably not.

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Feed It Forward

Marshall Goldsmith

For example, if you want to be a better listener, almost any fellow human can give you ideas. Since I don't have to worry about composing a clever reply, I can focus all of my energy on listening to the other person!" It does not require personal experience. They don't have to know you. Goldsmith and L. Lyons, eds.

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Creating a Great Rest of Your Life

Marshall Goldsmith

Today, if people have the ambition and energy to achieve great success in any field, it’s unlikely that this ambition and energy will just stop when they reach 65. ” Through his example, I learned that making a difference means a lot more than making a living. People live a lot longer than they used to.

Drucker 107
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Feed It Forward

Marshall Goldsmith

For example, if you want to be a better listener, almost any fellow human can give you ideas. Since I don't have to worry about composing a clever reply, I can focus all of my energy on listening to the other person!" It does not require personal experience. They don't have to know you. Goldsmith and L. Lyons, eds.