Marshall Goldsmith

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How to Communicate in Times of Crisis

Marshall Goldsmith

In crisis, you want to say as much as you know, but no more than that, because you will get hammered if you do not state the facts. And, this extends even to those who make honest mistakes by pushing just a little too far. If you didn’t do it, just say that.

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Give Yourself A Chance

Marshall Goldsmith

Bob asked, “Why is it that you can shoot pool, but you can’t hammer nails?” ” I said that I was good at pinball and had helped pay for my college expenses by shooting pool, so I guessed that it was fine. ” Suddenly, I realized that I did not suffer from some sort of genetic defect.

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