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8th out of 76 books
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What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful
America's most sought-after executive coach shows how to climb the last few rungs of the ladderThe corporate world is filled with executives, men and women who have worked hard for years to reach the upper levels of management. Theyre intelligent, skilled, and even charismatic. But only a handful of them will ever reach the pinnacle -- and as executive coach Marshall Golds...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
January 9th 2007
by Hyperion
(first published January 2007)
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There is so much good stuff in here. I particularly like te 20 habits section as, although they are common sense things, they all need to be brought up again and again.
The thrust of the book is all about how, as a successful person, you can go to the next level. It also points out how these destructive behaviors don't hold you back until you get to a certain level in a company, then they become a problem.
Some of the points are well made and insightful. So far (having not finished it yet) the bi...more
The thrust of the book is all about how, as a successful person, you can go to the next level. It also points out how these destructive behaviors don't hold you back until you get to a certain level in a company, then they become a problem.
Some of the points are well made and insightful. So far (having not finished it yet) the bi...more
Where do you want/need to go? Do you have a plan to get there?If not, or ifyour lack of planning has always been a source of anxiety for you, may I suggest you pick up Marshall Goldsmith’s newest book, "What Got You Here Won’t Get You There?"? The book contains 20 habits that hold you back (from getting “there”, remember?) as well as a plethora of other bejewelled nuggets such as how you can change for the better. Here are some of my biggest takeaways which relate to everyone, not just the corpo...more
Aug 09, 2011
Andy Mitchell
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The author summarizes 20 of the worst interpersonal habits successful employees exhibit in the workplace:
1) Feeling the need to win too much
2) Adding too much value to a conversation
3) Passing judgment
4) Making destructive comments
5) Starting with "No," "But," or "However"
6) Telling people how smart we are
7) Speaking when angry
8) Negativity, "Let me explain why that won't work"
9) Withholding information
10) Failing to give proper recognition
11) Claiming credit that we don't deserve
12) Making excu...more
1) Feeling the need to win too much
2) Adding too much value to a conversation
3) Passing judgment
4) Making destructive comments
5) Starting with "No," "But," or "However"
6) Telling people how smart we are
7) Speaking when angry
8) Negativity, "Let me explain why that won't work"
9) Withholding information
10) Failing to give proper recognition
11) Claiming credit that we don't deserve
12) Making excu...more
Sep 14, 2012
Robert Chapman
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
personal-development
This was the first book I have read written by Marshall Goldsmith, and it most certainly will not be the last. From its title one could think that this is one of those fluffy motivational “change yourself overnight” books. In reality it is anything but that, it’s a grounded and well written book that focuses on the problems which come from moving up the leadership ladder while still retaining old habits.
As the title indicates, the very qualities that get people promoted and make them successful...more
As the title indicates, the very qualities that get people promoted and make them successful...more
Loy Machedo’s Book Review - What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith & Mark Reiter
Yet another book picked up by me out of sheer curiosity and what starts off as a boring burdensome blab, soon transforms itself to Wonderful Worthwhile Wonders of Wisdom.
This is Markshall Goldsmith’s (with Mark Reiter) book ‘WGYHWGYT’.
The book starts out by pointing out the delusions most of us suffer from:
1. Overestimating our value in an organization
2. Overestimating our contribution to a...more
Yet another book picked up by me out of sheer curiosity and what starts off as a boring burdensome blab, soon transforms itself to Wonderful Worthwhile Wonders of Wisdom.
This is Markshall Goldsmith’s (with Mark Reiter) book ‘WGYHWGYT’.
The book starts out by pointing out the delusions most of us suffer from:
1. Overestimating our value in an organization
2. Overestimating our contribution to a...more
It is common knowledge that to be successful, one needs several virtues and practices. A person who is on the way to becoming successful is also a little difficult to understand and manage, given his drive, direction and energy. Sometimes, a person moving towards a goal crosses the paths of others whose priorities are different. A successful person has admirable qualities which others want to emulate. He is good in delegation and builds a dedicated team to work with him. He is creative, cooperat...more
Copied-and-pasted summary:
1. Winning too much: the need to win at all costs and in all situations - when it matters, when it doesn't, and when it's totally beside the point.
2. Adding value: the overwhelming desire to add our two cents to every discussion.
3. Passing judgment: the need to rate others and impose our standards on them.
4. Making destructive comments: the needless sarcasms and cutting remarks that we think make us sound sharp and witty.
5. Starting with "No," "But," or "However": the o...more
1. Winning too much: the need to win at all costs and in all situations - when it matters, when it doesn't, and when it's totally beside the point.
2. Adding value: the overwhelming desire to add our two cents to every discussion.
3. Passing judgment: the need to rate others and impose our standards on them.
4. Making destructive comments: the needless sarcasms and cutting remarks that we think make us sound sharp and witty.
5. Starting with "No," "But," or "However": the o...more
Is success is the greatest barrier to success? Maybe.
It's easier to believe that our success is the results of intellect, technical abilities and good old tenacity -- the whole boot straps thing, right? The American way. This book exposes an unpleasant truth. Often times our success depends how well we work with superiors, subordinates and peers. And not always even how we work with them, but how they perceiveus.
This book is not for the faint of heart. From the opening pages, I was incredibly...more
It's easier to believe that our success is the results of intellect, technical abilities and good old tenacity -- the whole boot straps thing, right? The American way. This book exposes an unpleasant truth. Often times our success depends how well we work with superiors, subordinates and peers. And not always even how we work with them, but how they perceiveus.
This book is not for the faint of heart. From the opening pages, I was incredibly...more
This is not a book for the squeamish. In "What Go You Here Won’t Get You There", Marshall Goldsmith takes readers down the corporate corridor of behavioral horror, detailing with a knowing eye and wicked mirth how self centered, myopic, egotistical, and down right obnoxious the most ‘successful’ of executives can be. The author’s premise is that many leaders make a fundamental error regarding their behavioral foibles: “I behave this way, and I achieve results. Therefore, I must be achieving resu...more
As an executive coach, Marshall Goldsmith is known for helping successful people become even more successful, and this book provides an overview of his methods for those of us who are unwilling or unable to hire him directly.
The thesis of the book is that for successful people, social flaws which create problems for colleagues are the limiting factor of success. THe book draws on his decades of 360 degree feedback reports -- his tool of choice -- on his clients. From these feedback reports, Gol...more
The thesis of the book is that for successful people, social flaws which create problems for colleagues are the limiting factor of success. THe book draws on his decades of 360 degree feedback reports -- his tool of choice -- on his clients. From these feedback reports, Gol...more
Key takeaways: appreciate friends and family, improve your focus, be a better listener, and follow your dreams.
"The best time to change is now."
What Got You Here Won't Get You There, by Marshall Goldsmith, is a book about successful professionals hitting a ceiling, not due to limited talents, but due to lack of soft-skill development, including focusing, listening, and just not making the effort to improve. This five-cd audio-book goes through many case studies about successful clients that th...more
لم يعجبني كثيرا. الكتاب يخاطب جمهورا محددا لا أنتمي له (المدراء) و يسلط الضوء على ممارسات تعيقهم من أن يصبحوا أفضل ثم يقدم ممارسات تساعدهم على التحسين.
مع ذلك، أعجبتني كثيرا فكرة مفادها في هذا الاقتباس:
"Almost everyone I meet is successful because of doing a lot of things right, and almost everyone I meet is successful in spite of some behavior that defies common sense." (italics in original)
ثم يذكر أن أحد أهم العوائق بشكل عام للنجاح هي في عدم التمييز بين التصرفات التي بسببها نجحنا و بين التصرفات...more
مع ذلك، أعجبتني كثيرا فكرة مفادها في هذا الاقتباس:
"Almost everyone I meet is successful because of doing a lot of things right, and almost everyone I meet is successful in spite of some behavior that defies common sense." (italics in original)
ثم يذكر أن أحد أهم العوائق بشكل عام للنجاح هي في عدم التمييز بين التصرفات التي بسببها نجحنا و بين التصرفات...more
This is a pretty good book with a misleading title. My expectation going in, was that the book was going to outline next level skills needed to climb the corporate ladder, but the primary focus is on fixing interpersonal issues that may prevent you from reaching higher levels. What got you here will STILL get you there, but negative traits that didn't keep you from achieving success, may keep you from getting to the top. Goldsmith observes that at top levels, your technical and business savvy, i...more
A more accurate subtitle might be ”Just Be Nice”. Apparently getting to the corner office on the top floor just requires much of what your kindergarten teacher tried to impart on you: listen to people, say ”please” and ”thank you” and always use your inside voice. Goldsmith and Reiter claim these principles are gleamed from hundreds of coaching sessions with CEO’s and their direct reports. Where are these magical companies where nice guys finish first and what do they manufacture? Sunbeams? Rain...more
Surprisingly useful, IMHO. This is useful to a wide range of people, with professional and personal applications, but it really addresses the issues that face people who are near the top of their game. Goldsmith points out that we ALL have issues, and he makes the range of issues painfully clear.
Do you take credit for what other people do? Do you share enough information? Do you say thank you? Are you too focused on the goal? No doubt, you're fine on these. That's ok; there are 17 more where the...more
Do you take credit for what other people do? Do you share enough information? Do you say thank you? Are you too focused on the goal? No doubt, you're fine on these. That's ok; there are 17 more where the...more
Aug 04, 2011
Tony Canas
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I picked up this book after I completed my first year at Nationwide and I started hunting for the next job opportunity in the company. I was a rising star and the doors seemed wide open so I decided it was a good idea to read this book and make sure I'm prepared for the next steps. The book is meant for already successful people who are being held back because of issues common to high performers. The base of the book is the idea that a high performer is susceptible to certain personality flaws t...more
This was a fantastic read. Solid advice that is practical across many situations. I also appreciated that it was not overly repetitive. So many books similar to this one have much less to say than the author might like, so they fill the pages with repetition and fluff. I felt like there was some amount of overlap in the 20 habits, but not a drastic amount and not so much that it detracted from the overall message.
It's one star short of perfect because I think the methodology he describes would b...more
It's one star short of perfect because I think the methodology he describes would b...more
Members of my department were given a list of 20 communications downfalls and told to assess our co-workers. It didn't flow right and I looked up the list and found it was a misapplied excerpt from this book. So, I read the book.
It does have excellent advices, likely bad habits to be aware of, and suggested (and reasonable) ways to improve IF you are a manager. If you are the low person in the organizational structure, (e.g. me) not nearly as useful in the working world.
However, there are severa...more
It does have excellent advices, likely bad habits to be aware of, and suggested (and reasonable) ways to improve IF you are a manager. If you are the low person in the organizational structure, (e.g. me) not nearly as useful in the working world.
However, there are severa...more
I like practical thoughts from business dudes. They help me keep thinking about how to lead. Goldsmith is helping people not just succeed at being skilled, but succeed at relating well -- that is key to making something worthwhile happen. Kind of a "duh!" -- but it is amazing what we don't think about, once we are in the habits of being jerks.
although it’s a good read but I am sure that hardly anyone would benefit from just reading it unless it is followed (similar to his engaging his services). Feed Forward is one point that I found out of the ordinary which we don’t usually do. What we can or we should do in future is important, how we can improve is essential to know more than what we did wrong.
There are some places where one can get bored reading, may be I will reduce the size of the book by 20 odd pages but all in all the manner...more
There are some places where one can get bored reading, may be I will reduce the size of the book by 20 odd pages but all in all the manner...more
This book was recommended by many of the professors in my MBA program. It describes the way that technical skills become less important as you move forward in your career. Other soft or interpersonal skills become more important. I have seen this happen in my own career path and agree with the idea.
In the book, Goldsmith outlines 20 common vices that managers have. They are simple things that we just need to stop doing in order to be even more successful. He also outlines some important things t...more
In the book, Goldsmith outlines 20 common vices that managers have. They are simple things that we just need to stop doing in order to be even more successful. He also outlines some important things t...more
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One of the first business books I read, it helped me to move my career along. I learned how important your behaviour, appearance and actions can affect change in your job. The importance of listening, apologizing and thanking and how they can move mountains. If your career is in a rut, there are things you can do to change that. This book highlights the Twenty Habits that hold you back from the top and how we can change for the better.
From the book: "If we can stop, listen and think about what o...more
From the book: "If we can stop, listen and think about what o...more
As a practicing Executive Coach, cant think of a better book.
Great read for any senior corporate executive.
Great read for any senior corporate executive.
Marshall Goldsmith broke me of the habit of using the word, "but." He gave me the list of 20 things to stop doing, and he provided the first encounter I ever had of the importance of having a "to don't list."
If you coach people, this is your opportunity to learn from a remarkable executive coach and apply the lessons and principles to the people you are coaching. A side benefit is that Goldsmith makes such a compelling case for everything he proposes that you will end up applying them to yoursel...more
If you coach people, this is your opportunity to learn from a remarkable executive coach and apply the lessons and principles to the people you are coaching. A side benefit is that Goldsmith makes such a compelling case for everything he proposes that you will end up applying them to yoursel...more
One day last summer I was approached by the senior leader of a client group about whether I could work with one of the members of the management team who was a valued employee but often rubbed people the wrong way. I disclosed right away that I don't have any training in human resources or in executive coaching, but my client felt sure I could help, adding that the manager in question trusted me and would likely work with me. I took the contract with a degree of uncertainty... and after some tim...more
"What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful" by career coach Marshall Goldsmith is one book that highlights the uncannily obvious interpersonal issues that already successful persons are often blind to and provides instructions on how to overcome them to remain successful.
Instead of telling us what to do, he chooses to tell readers what not to do. The career advice book works largely by challenging the reader to identify common pitfalls such as overe...more
Instead of telling us what to do, he chooses to tell readers what not to do. The career advice book works largely by challenging the reader to identify common pitfalls such as overe...more
I rarely read self help or management books that read like a self help book. In the case of this book, I'm really glad I did. Within these pages there are a number of bad habits (20 or 21 depending how you count) and then several chapters talking about some ways to identify them and some ideas on how to go about changing them.
This is all pretty simple a ha! stuff and that's what really makes the book sing. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to gain insight into themselves and others...more
This is all pretty simple a ha! stuff and that's what really makes the book sing. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to gain insight into themselves and others...more
This book is full of fix yourself ideas. Much of this I feel I already practice unknowingly and hearing the reason behind the actions make me understand and as pointed out to me by a colleague will help me to prefect those actions even further. Some items on the other hand I do need to work on. I was hoping to find on the web site so sort of worksheet or followup to help. There is no such material. I emailed Marshall and he emailed me back that the items were on Amazon but they are not. I am wai...more
Oct 04, 2008
Gene Babon
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who is in a managerial position in the workplace.
Shelves:
leadership
This is my third candidate for best business book of 2008. (Launching a Leadership Revolution and Never Eat Alone are the others.) What Got You Here is a look at successful business professionals who reach a road block in their careers that prevents them from getting to the next level (Won't Get You There). The book provided a road map to identify the blockage and remove it from impeding your progress.
The book details the 20 habits that hold most people back from advancing in their careers. Thes...more
The book details the 20 habits that hold most people back from advancing in their careers. Thes...more
Quite a good book, and worth the read for anyone interested in professional development. Marshall Goldmsith is a preeminent executive coach, and in this book, he outlines his thoughts on a number of different issues for personal and professional development.
He addresses twenty habits that become obstacles for many people, including:
1. Winning too much
2. Adding too much value
3. Passing judgment
4. Making destructive comments
5. Starting with "No," "But," or "However"
6. Telling the world how smart...more
He addresses twenty habits that become obstacles for many people, including:
1. Winning too much
2. Adding too much value
3. Passing judgment
4. Making destructive comments
5. Starting with "No," "But," or "However"
6. Telling the world how smart...more
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