Grow as a Leader; Elminate the Blind-Spots

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	• What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful Mark Reiter Random House Audio, 2007 average customer review:based on 168 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Excellent for Coaching Adults

Excellent book for coaching adults in the workplace & life. Adults, especially already sucessful adults don't often think they need feedback. This gives specific ideas on how to discover what the right "thing" to work on is & what steps to take. You can apply this to yourself as well.

Doctor, cure thyself.

It's ironic -- this book is an example of its title. Goldsmith brags endlessly about the wealth and power of his clients, the size of his own fees, and how much more insightful he is than almost everyone else. The book would be much stronger if it had the carefully nuanced conclusions of a scholar. Instead, it has pronouncements from on high. These are meant to be accepted without question, seemingly because he claims to be a friend of the rich and famous. Maybe this kind of glib, elitist opinion-mongering could be overlooked in a brash youngster, but coming from a would-be elder statesman, it just undercuts his credibility. Which is exactly the point of the book.

To be fair, the book has useful ideas, such as its comprehensive list of "bad habits" that are more damaging at senior levels than at earlier stages of a career. He makes a convincing case that these career-damaging traits can't be changed by taking courses (or reading books?). He argues that change requires nudging by an experienced executive coach (and makes sure you know he is available ... if you have a six-figure budget).

No doubt, Goldsmith can enthrall a room full of worshipful students, as another review suggests, using his catchy one-liners and "trademark" outfits. He is a talented self-promoter. Still, we readers have a right to expect something more thoughtful and less opinionated if he wants to be treated as a truly top authority.

You might want to skim a borrowed copy before buying this. Better still, ask a friend who has read it to give you a brief summary, and maybe skip the book.

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Great Book for Business

I enjoyed reading this book and my employees enjoyed it as well. I was also very impressed with the delivery.

Grow as a Leader; Elminate the Blind-Spots

For those concerned with continued career growth this is a must read. Marshall Goldsmith has identified the often subtle (and some not so subtle) behaviors that even the most successful executives can exhibit. With 21 years of professional experience spanning 2 Fortune 100 companies, I can attest that I was inspired by this book and immediately sought in depth feedback from my direct reports and established an ongoing dialogue with my team to continually close the blind-spots and grow as a leader. Do yourself a favor. Get the book. Read it and be ready to change and grow as a leader.

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Marshall Goldsmith

Marshall Goldsmith is a masterful leader, abundant in sharing his life experiences and lessons in leadership. His quirky sense of humor comes out in the book with a myriad of examples on how to apply the principles he espouses. It's a fast, fun read for all business book junkies!

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What?s holding you back? Your hard work is paying off. You are doing well in your field. But there is something standing between you and the next level of achievement. Perhaps one small flaw?a behavior you barely even recognize?is the only thing that?s keeping you from where you want to be.

Who can help? Marshall Goldsmith is an expert at helping global leaders overcome their sometimes unconscious annoying habits and attain a higher level of success. His one-on-one coaching comes with a six-figure price tag. But, in this audiobook, you get Marshall?s great advice without the hefty fee!

What is the solution? The Harvard Business Review asked Goldsmith, ?What is the most common problem faced by the executives that you coach?? Inside, he answers this question by discussing not only the key beliefs of successful leaders, but also the behaviors that hold them back. He addresses the fundamental problems that often come with success?and offers ways to attack these problems. Goldsmith outlines twenty habits commonly found in the corporate environment and provides a systematic approach to helping you achieve a positive change in behavior.

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