Change is not a one-way street- it involves two parties: the person who is changing and the people who notice it. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
It's not appropriate to pass judgment when we specifically ask people to voice their opinions... even if you ask a question and… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
The only thing I don't think people don't understand about good leaders is that they're both good and lucky. A lot of… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Successful people become great leaders when they learn to shift the focus from themselves to others. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
People will do something—including changing their behavior—only if it can be demonstrated that doing so is in their own best interests as… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
An excuse is the handy explanation we offer when we disappoint other people. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
All of us have people in our lives who drive us crazy. We've spent hours reliving the unfair, unappreciative, inconsiderate treatment they… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
To me, the #1 key to success is 'creating lasting positive change in yourself and others.' That is what is most rare,… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Coaching works best with high potential people who are willing to make a concerted effort to change, not as a religious conversion… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
After living with their dysfunctional behavior for so many years, people become invested in defending their dysfunctions rather than changing them. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
It can be more productive to help people learn to be 'right' than prove they were 'wrong.' — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
When you say, 'I'm sorry,' you turn people into your allies, even your partners. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
When we presume that we are better than people who need structure and guidance, we lack one of the most crucial ingredients… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Our inner beliefs trigger failure before it happens. They sabotage lasting change by canceling its possibility. We employ these beliefs as articles of faith… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
If the CEO is not going to give you a fair chance, you're probably not going to win. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Change is not a one-way street- it involves two parties: the person who is changing and the people who notice it. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Active questions are the alternative to passive questions. There is a huge difference between, 'Do you have clear goals?' and 'Did you do your… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
We deify willpower and self-control - and mock its absence. People who achieve through remarkable willpower are 'strong' and 'heroic.' People who need help… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Those who lead by example and demonstrate passion for what they do make it much easier for their followers to do the same. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
One of the most important actions, things a leader can do, is to lead by example. If you want everyone else to be passionate,… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Almost everyone I meet is successful because of doing a lot of things right, and almost everyone I meet is successful in spite of… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
In our world, we have this huge focus on vicarious living - politicians, movie stars, athletes, coaches, all these people. What our research has… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
It's not appropriate to pass judgment when we specifically ask people to voice their opinions... even if you ask a question and agree with… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
The only thing I don't think people don't understand about good leaders is that they're both good and lucky. A lot of it is… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
