“The best ideas are like great wines. They improve with age. But they can also go through a dumb period when they… — Marshall Goldsmith Ideas Copy Share Image
“Mojo” is, “That positive spirit toward what we are doing now, that starts from the inside and radiates to the outside” — Marshall Goldsmith Mojo Copy Share Image
The only way to find happiness is to understand that happiness is not out there. It's in here. And happiness is not… — Marshall Goldsmith Finding happiness 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… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
My job is to show my clients that their anger is rarely someone else's fault. It's their flaw. — Marshall Goldsmith Anger Copy Share Image
Lasting goal achievement requires lots of time, hard work, sacrifice & dedication to a process that is maintained over years. — Marshall Goldsmith Achievement Copy Share Image
It is a whole lot easier to see our problems in others than it is to see them in ourselves. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
When you say, 'I'm sorry,' you turn people into your allies, even your partners. — Marshall Goldsmith Allies Copy Share Image
The best way that we can begin to produce positive change is to make peace with what is in ourselves and others,… — Marshall Goldsmith Best way Copy Share Image
When you're at the lower levels in the organization, you need to win and be right. But as you move up, you… — Marshall Goldsmith Management 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… — Marshall Goldsmith Behavior Copy Share Image
The extraordinary power of influence is now within everyone's reach. Recent graduates, executive assistants, project managers, and business leaders can all benefit… — 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
Put your goals on paper, or an Excel spreadsheet. Measure every day, 'Did I do my best to...?' Your problems won't disappear,… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
If somebody is going in the wrong direction, behavioral coaching just helps them get there faster. It doesn't turn the wrong direction… — 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
The last thing I say on most phone calls is not, 'Goodbye,' but, 'Thank you.' — Marshall Goldsmith Goodbye Copy Share Image
When we do what we have to do we are compliant. When we do what we choose to do we are committed. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
“There is never anyone in the other boat. When we are angry, we are screaming at an empty vessel.” — Marshall Goldsmith Angry 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
When we stop thinking about ourselves, when we stop being so devoted to 'me,' we can start behaving in a way that… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
An excuse is the handy explanation we offer when we disappoint other people. — 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
The major challenge of most executives is not understanding the practice of leadership - it is practicing their understanding of leadership. — Marshall Goldsmith Challenges Copy Share Image
Successful people become great leaders when they learn to shift the focus from themselves to others. — Marshall Goldsmith Focus Copy Share Image
“We think we are in sync with our environment, but actually it’s at war with us.” — Marshall Goldsmith Environment Copy Share Image
I don't get paid if my clients don't get better by a certain time period. And sure, I have not been paid… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
I do three things: speaking or teaching, which I enjoy the most, coaching is where I learn everything, and writing is where… — Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Copy Share Image
Gratitude is not a limited resource, nor is it costly. It is abundant as air. We breathe it in but forget to… — 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 Judgment Copy Share Image
Great leaders encourage leadership development. By openly developing themselves — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
With problems and issues groups face- there is an enormous disconnect between understanding and doing. — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
As I've gotten older, I've gotten simpler - my level of aspiration has actually gone down and down. But my level of… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
I was at UCLA when John Wooden was the basketball coach. The next coach was Gene Bartow, who got fired for winning… — Marshall Goldsmith Basketball 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… — Marshall Goldsmith Business 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 Change 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… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Life is short. Do whatever you can to help people - not for status, but because the 95-year-old you will be proud… — Marshall Goldsmith Help Copy Share Image
“The reality for leaders of the past and leaders in the future is that in the past very bright people would put… — Marshall Goldsmith Habits 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
