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When Leadership Coaching Works (And When It Doesn't)

Marshall Goldsmith

A: In my work as an executive coach, I only get paid if my clients achieve a positive, lasting change in behavior - not as judged by themselves, but as determined by their key stakeholders. CK Prahalad or Vijay Govindarajan), most - including me - are not. Q: When does leadership coaching work? When is it a waste of time?

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When is Spinning the Message a Good Thing?

Marshall Goldsmith

A: Every company that sells products or services "spins" these in a positive way to clients. The sender describing the benefits truly believes that the overall impact to the receiver of the message is positive. In the short-term, positive projections for the future may motivate people to buy products, services or stocks.

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Introducing 100 Coaches: Pay It Forward Champions

Marshall Goldsmith

Deepa Prahalad – Focused on design and emerging markets. Sanyin Siang – Executive Director of the Duke University Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE). Helps leaders understand their Personal Identity to facilitate positive change in leadership behavior. Executive position with CityNet.