If we can stop, listen, and think about what others are seeing in us, we have a great opportunity. We can compare the self that we want to be with the self that we are presenting to the rest of… — 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
If the CEO is not going to give you a fair chance, you're probably not going to win. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As I've gotten older, I've gotten simpler - my level of aspiration has actually gone down and down. But my level of impact has… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share
The more we are committed to believing that something is true, the less likely we are to believe that its opposite is true, even… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share
The people I coach are very successful people, so it's very hard for winners to not constantly win. Even if it's trivial and not… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share
