Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

One of my teachers, Dr. Bob Tannenbaum, had invented ‘sensitivity training’, published a popular article in the Harvard Business Review, and was a full professor. I devoted a lot of energy into trying to understand why he was so confused. I was impressed! In Bob’s class, we could discuss anything we wanted.

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Video Class Blog Energy 175

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 5, 2011

Many knowledge workers have years of education and experience in training for their positions, yet have almost no training in how to effectively influence decision makers. Strive to win the “big battles” – don’t waste your energy and “psychological capital” on trivial points. Executive’s time is very limited.

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Influence Drucker Guidelines Ethics 139

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Before the energy conglomerate’s collapse in 2001, I had the opportunity to review Enron’s values. When I conducted leadership training for J&J, one of its very top executives spent many hours with every class. Enron is a great example. I was shown a wonderful video on Enron’s ethics and integrity.

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Ethics Pharmaceuticals PR Execution 137

Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 8, 2011

Bob had invented 'sensitivity training', published a popular article in the Harvard Business Review, and was a full professor. I devoted much energy into figuring out his psychological problems and knowing why he was confused. I believed I was involved in discovering deeper human understanding, selfactualization, and profound wisdom.

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Class Learning-by-Doing Energy Advice 118

Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 1, 2012

Traditional training does not seem to make a great deal of difference. 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!" If leaders got better at providing feedback every time the performance appraisal forms were "improved," most would be perfect by now!

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360-Degree Feedback Participative Committee Efficiency 127

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Traditional training does not seem to make a great deal of difference. 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!" If leaders got better at providing feedback every time the performance appraisal forms were "improved," most would be perfect by now!

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360-Degree Feedback Participative Committee Efficiency 114

Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 17, 2012

I think he invented the term “sensitivity training” He was an important person in our school. I devoted a lot of energy to figuring out his psychological problems and understanding why he was confused. In Dr. Tannenbaum’s class, we were encouraged to share our views on any topic that we thought was important.

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360-Degree Feedback Class Learning-by-Doing Energy 110