Marshall Goldsmith

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Nice Guys Can Finish First

Marshall Goldsmith

And not many people remember that Jack Welch has a PhD in chemical engineering. At some point, you get the benefit of the doubt on skill issues. For example, we assume our doctors know medicine, so we judge them on their bedside manner.

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People Skills

Marshall Goldsmith

Jack Welch has a Ph.D. We apply these behavioral criteria to almost any successful person – whether it’s a CEO or a plumber. As we become more successful, the attributes on our resume recede into the background, and more subtle attributes come to the fore.

Skills 114
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People Skills

Marshall Goldsmith

Jack Welch has a Ph.D. We apply these behavioral criteria to almost any successful person-- whether it's a CEO or a plumber. As we become more successful, the attributes on our resume recede into the background, and more subtle attributes come to the fore.

Skills 123