Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 4, 2013

Start asking your direct reports, “How can I do a better job of helping you become even more effective?” “Asking for input on how he or she can improve” scores in last place in terms of direct-report satisfaction with managers. That’s why we have to ask, listen, and learn from them. ” Asking works.

Advice 98

Advice Drucker Learning-by-Doing Report 98

Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

They may believe they’re meant to be doing something else or that their skills are being misused. When I reported this feedback to my client, he completely surprised me. They’re in the wrong job. Sometimes people feel that they’re in the wrong job with the wrong company.

Executive Coaching 164

Executive Coaching Video Morale Magazine 164

Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 5, 2014

If you have this much time to waste, learn some new skills. If you are so brilliant that you can consistently judge your boss, and your boss is so stupid that he merits endless hours of critique, why do you report to the idiot? Even if you don’t respect your boss, you can be working to improve your own performance.

360-Degree Feedback 122

360-Degree Feedback Learning-by-Doing Survey CEO 122

Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 30, 2016

When you’re considering taking a job or accepting a promotion, the key is to ensure not only that your skills and abilities match up with the needs of the organization, but that you fit well with the organization’s culture. There is a way to shortcut this unhappy journey.

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Video Travel Reference Follow-up 70

Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

They may believe they're meant to be doing something else or that their skills are being misused. When I reported this feedback to my client, he completely surprised me. They're in the wrong job. Sometimes people feel that they're in the wrong job with the wrong company.

How To 162

How To Morale Advice Report 162

Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 21, 2014

You’re smart, you’re up-to-date, you know the technical aspects of your job, but often you may lack some important people skills and it’s hindering your success. To combat this, we should rank our direct reports into four categories: How much do they like me? I’ve reviewed hundreds of custom-designed leadership profiles.

Video 115

Video Executive Coaching Follow-up Document 115

Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

In any case, I’m not sure I have the skill or the patience to try and alter that kind of Machiavellian behavior. In doing so, you’ll not only improve your communication skills (practice makes perfect) but also show you care about your superiors, colleagues and direct reports. Simple: Start sharing it.

Information 98

Information Delegation Loyalty Sports 98

Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

They may believe they're meant to be doing something else or that their skills are being misused. When I reported this feedback to my client, he completely surprised me. They're in the wrong job. Sometimes people feel that they're in the wrong job with the wrong company.

Morale 142

Morale Strategy Advice Report 142

Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 28, 2010

And yet, they still fall for the super-skilled suck-ups way too often. I view interactions with my direct reports entirely without bias.” We can counter this by categorizing our direct reports in three ways: 1. Keep in mind these leaders are generally shrewd judges of character. So why does this happen? Maybe you’re right.

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Follow-up Document Report Analysis 110

Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 19, 2013

Next, if the person was skilled and/or lucky, more promotions followed until he or she eventually became an executive who could tell lots of people what to do. One leader in Sun Microsystems reported that he received approximately two hundred e-mail messages per day. There is more to learn than any human can effectively process.

Follow-up 147

Follow-up Learning-by-Doing Wireless Drucker 147

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 14, 2014

“Your profound investigative skills have led to the discovery that politicians may give more attention to their major campaign contributors than to people who support their opponents. I’m sorry to report that my barber has also known this for years. . “Stunning breakthrough number two,” he said.

Advice 138

Advice Learning-by-Doing Consultative CEO 138

Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 26, 2015

Once leaders themselves have been coached for 6-12 months they are fully equipped to continue the process on their own as well as coach their direct reports. Coaching is a ‘must have’ leadership skill for successful leaders who face competition for talent! .

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Training Workshop Conference Brand 70

Marshall Goldsmith

JULY 14, 2013

She set up one-on-one meetings with each of her direct reports to discuss their responsibilities and her responsibilities. ” Every person had at least one good idea of how she could let go of part of her work, helping her simultaneously save time and develop the skills of each member of her staff.

Magazine 138

Magazine Open-book Delegation Loyalty 138

Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 30, 2013

As the study reports, “Indeed, on several occasions, a seminary student going to give his talk on the parable of the Good Samaritan literally stepped over the victim as he hurried on his way! So he skillfully inspires his men to build a near-perfect bridge.

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Goal Film CEO Magazine 138

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 12, 2011

Your profound investigative skills have led to the discovery that politicians may give a more attention to their major campaign contributors than to people who support their opponents. I am sorry to report that my barber has also known this for years. Case was now laughing. Stunning breakthrough number two!" he chuckled.

Advice 142

Advice Leadership Construction Learning-by-Doing 142

Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 31, 2014

Research reported in the Fall 2004 issue of Strategy+Business shows that the long-term follow-up and involvement of coworkers tends to be highly correlated with positive change in the perceived effectiveness of leaders. If a company is going down the wrong road, increasing people management skills will only help it get there faster.

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