Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Issues such as globalization, decentralization, and the rapid pace of today’s marketplace have forced companies to evaluate the way they operate. Only by aligning their efforts will new leaders meet business challenges and global marketing constraints. Who will design, manage, and deliver world-class leadership programs?

Leadership 117

Leadership Decentralization Human Resources Competitive Advantage 117

Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 29, 2011

We in the West are just beginning to understand what globalization really means. Here's an interesting definition of global competition: when your classmates at the top engineering and science programs speak English as fluently as you do, and it is their second language! Take nothing for granted in this era of uncertainty.

Entrepreneur 126

Entrepreneur Uncertainty Ethics Globalization 126

Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Global Competition In the 1950s managers and professionals in the U.S. As recently as 10 years ago global outsourcing was largely limited to manufacturing or lower-level service jobs. Global competition has helped further fuel the job insecurity and job pressure experienced by professionals in the States.

Health Care 132

Health Care CFO Competitive Advantage Outsourcing 132

Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 19, 2013

It is now the premier global ranking of management thinkers. Dear Friends, We are nearing the 2013 Thinkers50 biannual awards. If you haven’t yet heard of Thinkers50, here is a little background. Thinkers50 was launched in 2001.

Prahalad 89

Prahalad Porter Christensen Drucker 89

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 21, 2013

The concept of referent group can be a useful tool for understanding many differences in organizations, both on a global and local scale. As our organizations become more global and more diverse, it becomes more critical that leaders understand how different referent groups can impact behavior.

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Reference Diversity Globalization Long-term 107

Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Global religions were begun by individuals thousands of years ago. 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?

Succession 70

Succession Armstrong Video Globalization 70

Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 26, 2015

Following is more information from Chris Coffey and Frank Wagner about the course: Benefits of becoming a certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coach: Be part of Marshall’s #1 global coaching brand and network. Benefits of the ‘Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered-Coaching process: 1) Measurable leadership growth.

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Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 7, 2011

The work environment requires increased global savvy, virtual skill, and technological knowledge. Rapid change is the order of the day, with global mergers, acquisitions and shifts--and the resulting talent and leadership challenge will likely determine the success or failure of your organization between now and 2020.

360-Degree Feedback 118

360-Degree Feedback Learning Curve Budgeting Career 118

Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 19, 2011

o Enhance their ability As job security has decreased - and global competition has increased - the need to update and refine skills continually has become critical in maintaining professional careers. They will need to understand the incredible pressures that have been brought about by globalization, technology, and competition.

McKinsey 152

McKinsey Loyalty Competitive Advantage Learning-by-Doing 152

Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Global applications and competition. Today, turbulent times are the norm, so we might as well get used to them and get better at dealing with them. Features of today’s turbulent times include: No expectation of privacy. Immediate and irretrievable communication. Rapidly advancing technology (sometimes helpful and sometimes not).

Management 87

Management Sharpe Drucker Learning-by-Doing 87

Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 18, 2013

a global leadership consulting firm. This book contains the best of what I have learned in my 30 years as a leadership consultant, executive coach, and industrial psychologist. Enjoy the journey! John Mattone is the president of JohnMattonePartners, Inc.,

Leadership 116

Leadership Executive Coaching Core Competence Consultative 116

Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 28, 2017

Sergey Sirotenko – Associate executive coach INSEAD; consultant Ward Howell (Moscow); Big Brothers Big Sisters board member; formerly Leadership Development Director, Yale University, and Member of Global Agenda Council on Russia with the World Economic Forum in Davos. Human Resources & Leadership Development Professionals—Cohort 1.

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Executive Coaching Human Resources Magazine CEO 70

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 26, 2019

As we get into an increasingly globalized economy, it becomes much easier for companies to find someone who’s willing to do things more cheaply perhaps around the world, so the only defense against that for an individual or for a company for that matter, is to become known as being an expert in what they do.

Brand 70

Brand Learning-by-Doing Follow-up Download 70

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 26, 2019

Chester is a leadership and culture thought leader, recognized by Global Gurus and many other organizations, and he’s just a good guy. In this week’s interview, Chester shares with us his personal experience with why following up with others matters when we are trying to change our “bad habits”. Below is an excerpt from our interview.

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Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. When direct reports read worry and concern on the face of a leader, they begin to lose confidence in the leader's ability to lead. Life is good. In 2009 Marshall's friend the late CK Prahalad was ranked #1 and Marshall was ranked #14.

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Prahalad Uncertainty CEO Leadership 127

Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 10, 2015

Nearly 20 years ago, I wrote an article titled “Global Communications and Communities of Choice” for The Community of the Future, a book I co-edited with Frances Hesselbein, Richard Beckhard, and Richard Schubert. It’s turned out to be a very prophetic writing on a topic about which, in this case, I wish I’d been wrong.

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Media Beckhard Video Article 70

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

One of my books, Global Leadership: The Next Generation (with Cathy Greenberg, Alastair Robertson and Maya Hu-Chan), describes research findings (sponsored by Accenture) involving over 200 specially selected high-potential leaders from 120 global organizations.

360-Degree Feedback 166

360-Degree Feedback Follow-up Ethics Learning-by-Doing 166

Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Don't we have to work more, not less, to stay competitive globally? Technology makes it possible to work almost from anywhere, and the increasingly global economy will force mobility and flexibility in dramatic ways. Edited excerpts of our conversation follow: Why is flexibility so important?

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Flextime ROI Advice Human Capital 115

Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. This spinning also hurt the financial institutions - which lost billions of dollars. - The company will not deliver the benefits that are being sold to the receiver of the message. Life is good.

Prahalad 110

Prahalad Credit Rating Short-term Long-term 110

Marshall Goldsmith

JANUARY 30, 2017

Strengthen abilities : With less job security and more global competition, it’s critical that people update and refine their skills continuously. Those who lead by example and demonstrate passion for what they do make it much easier for their followers to demonstrate the same passion.

Article 70

Article Competitive Advantage Video Skills 70

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. Invariably when transition occurs, some of your friends may lose status or power and may end up leaving the company. This can be tough -- both for them and for you. Respect your successor enough to let her choose her own key advisers.

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Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 19, 2013

One global leader who spends a great deal of his life asking is George Weber, the secretary-general of the international Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In the private sector, there are no indications that global competition will decrease in the future or that leaders will have more time and more staff.

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Follow-up Learning-by-Doing Wireless Drucker 147

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. Please send any examples of cases where you have stereotyped yourself - or seen others stereotype themselves - in ways that inhibited change. Life is good. To participate in the 2011 Thinkers 50, visit [link].

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Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. Take advantage of these new resources to better serve your customers and stakeholders. I hope that these suggestions are helpful to any readers in companies that have been - or are about to be - acquired. Life is good.

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Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up , written by Japanese home organization expert Marie Kondo, is a global best seller. [1] At the same time, we are fascinated with getting rid of our stuff. Apparently, 4 million of us want help eliminating the objects in our lives that do not, as the book says, “spark joy.” [2]

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Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 29, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. How would your co-workers, friends, and family feel if you helped a little bit more - and judged a little bit less? I doubt they would write me hate mail because you read this column and made those changes. Life is good.

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Prahalad Advice Report Learning-by-Doing 175

Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 24, 2015

I knew a CEO who was the leader of one of the world’s largest global organizations. They want information to flow up as well as down. But, oftentimes, leaders do not want to give up control. He received feedback that he was too stubborn and opinionated.

Succession 70

Succession Video Environment Learning-by-Doing 70

Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 15, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. Whether it's measuring response to offers, Web site click-throughs, or lead quality, those measurements will justify how you spend your money and prove that you deserve a seat at the executive table. Thank you, Susanne. Life is good.

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Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 1, 2017

For instance, we do global webinars. It seems impossible, but for either years our journal, the Leader to Leader Journal, has been the number one journal in the US and that is out of 1500 journals! We give away as much as we can. The other day we spoke to 400 women in 40 countries, leaders of the future, women in action.

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Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 28, 2017

Recognizing that global challenges bear down disproportionately on the most vulnerable, especially on children, has triggered an important call to action. In the heart of successful coaching, there is the transformational belief that it is possible to make a positive impact.

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NGO Ethics Hersey Webinar 70

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

When my friend asked people on their deathbeds what was important – and I asked young, global leaders what was important – we got exactly the same answers! .” The answers were never about the money. They were always about the satisfaction. So do the reverse New Year’s resolution. Don’t look ahead. Look behind.

Advice 136

Advice Follow-up Sports Learning-by-Doing 136

Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 22, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. Challenge yourself on each activity. Get started on the activity within two weeks - or take it off the list - and quit tormenting yourself. Life is good. In 2009 Marshall's friend the late CK Prahalad was ranked #1 and Marshall was ranked #14.

360-Degree Feedback 129

360-Degree Feedback Prahalad Follow-up Participative 129

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 16, 2012

One of my books, Global Leadership: The Next Generation (with Cathy Greenberg, Alastair Robertson and Maya Hu-Chan), describes research findings involving more than 200 specially selected high-potential leaders from 120 global organizations.

360-Degree Feedback 96

360-Degree Feedback Follow-up Ethics Training 96

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. I have seen many otherwise smart people make stupid decisions when they were angry. Don't let this happen to you. I hope that these suggestions are helpful. Life is good. To participate in the 2011 Thinkers 50, visit [link].

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Prahalad Banking Budgeting Motivation 120

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. In my thirty years of being a "road warrior", I have only missed on client meeting because of travel issues (a blizzard in Chicago). Life is good. In 2009 Marshall's friend the late CK Prahalad was ranked #1 and Marshall was ranked #14.

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Marshall Goldsmith

JULY 11, 2013

The courier surprised Dave with his keen insight into current global problems and his grasp of complex economic issues. Dave’s house was his last stop for the day, so Dave asked him in. Over a cup of coffee, the two engaged in what became a fascinating discussion. “What a neat conversation,” Dave later thought.

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Beckhard Drucker Consultative CEO 125

Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. Successful change occurs when we can walk the fine line between stubbornness and spinelessness - and demonstrate sincere commitment along with thoughtful openness. Life is good. To participate in the 2011 Thinkers 50, visit [link].

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Prahalad Commitment Open-book Resistance 120