Behavioral Quote by Marshall Goldsmith
“If somebody is going in the wrong direction, behavioral coaching just helps them get there faster. It doesn't turn the wrong direction into the right direction.”
About This Quote
Source Book: What Got You Here Won't Get You There, 2007
Coaching accelerates progress but cannot change a fundamentally wrong direction.
In simple terms: Coaching speeds up a bad path.
Key Takeaway
Coaching can't fix wrong goals.
Themes
leadership
coaching
direction
Mood
pragmatic
critical
Type
advisory
strategic
When to use this quote
- career mentoring
- team development
- personal growth
Key Concepts
behavioral change
goal alignment
performance improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you aiming at the right goal?
- How can you reassess direction?
A Different Perspective
May waste resources if direction is flawed.
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