Quote by Marshall Goldsmith

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

If the CEO is not going to give you a fair chance, you're probably not going to win.

— Marshall Goldsmith

Never confuse acquiring degrees with wisdom.

— Marshall Goldsmith

Change is not a one-way street- it involves two parties: the person who is changing and the people who notice it.

— Marshall Goldsmith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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