Once you get a reputation for emotional volatility, it can take years of model behavior to change how others see you. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
People that have integrity violations should be fired, not coached. How many integrity violations does it take to ruin the reputation of your company? Just one. You don't coach integrity violations. You fire them. — 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
