Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 3, 2011

As an executive coach, I work with supremely successful people who need to change some behaviors. The man I coached--let's call him Mike--wasn't amoral and unethical like Gekko, but he had some competitive fires that made him treat people poorly. Leading by example can mean a lot more than leading by public-relations hype.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

In the public arena, we vote for our leaders (this may provide the most obvious connection to our responsibility for bad leadership): In this case, we might ignore bad past behavior before we cast our vote. We may be snowed by the public relations machine that “markets” a poor leader. Worse yet, we may not vote for anyone.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 1, 2010

I do this through my work as an executive coach, teaching as a leadership educator, and writing my columns and books. What keeps me going is when someone who’s read an article, heard a lecture, or allowed me to coach them tells me that they have learned something that has helped them become a more effective leader.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2018

In my 15 years as an organizational psychologist and executive coach, I’ve seen just about every possible reaction to critical feedback. For this reason, I also work with my coaching clients on the “public relations” aspects of their behavior. Don’t rush to react.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Additionally, two executive coaches, who have helped provide objective feedback and input. Mike Myatt : Who had the most significant influence on shaping you as a leader? Michael Hyatt : Two previous bosses, one positive and one negative. Don’t ask for names!)

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

This, my friend, can't be taught in coaching school 101 Mark [link] Mary Jo Asmus Thank you for saying what needs to be said. You have echoed the unrest that I feel and hear when I talk to my colleagues in the business/executive coaching industry.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 17, 2010

Or perhaps I still haven't earned it after coaching well over 500 executives. In a world where anyone can self anoint as an executive coach, it is not clear when one earns the right to be that which they claim. It certainly wasn't when I got my doctorate, but is that a requirement.

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