Almost everyone I meet is successful because of doing a lot of things right, and almost everyone I meet is successful in… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Research indicates that the desire to achieve the skills associated with success is more highly correlated with achievement than the desire for… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Lasting goal achievement requires lots of time, hard work, sacrifice & dedication to a process that is maintained over years. — 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
“If you want to succeed at goal setting, you have to face the reality of the effort and the payoff before you… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
One of the most dysfunctional beliefs of successful people is our contempt for simplicity and structure. We believe that we are above… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
“One of the greatest mistakes of successful people is the assumption, “I behave this way, and I achieve results. Therefore, I must… — 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
“Our quest for a successful outcome may end up doing more harm than good to our organizations, our families, and ourselves.” — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
“1. Winning too much: The need to win at all costs and in all situations—when it matters, when it doesn’t, and when… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
One of the greatest mistakes of successful people is the assumption, 'I behave this way, and I achieve results. Therefore, I must… — 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
