What Got You Here Won't Get You There
by Marshall Goldsmith
Twenty interpersonal habits that hold successful people back, winning too much, adding too much value, passing judgment, making destructive comments, not listening, and a method for fixing them: feedforward, apology, follow-up. It is a classic for leaders who are good at work and bad with people.
Read it if…
you are technically excellent and keep hearing vague feedback about your 'style.'
Skip it if…
you are early in your career; the problems here come with success.
Three things you will actually use
- Stop adding value to every idea; it costs commitment.
- Listen fully; it is a leadership skill.
- Apologize, then follow up for months.
Do this first
Ask five people what one thing you could do better, say thank you, and do not defend yourself.
Our verdict
A leadership classic; specific, uncomfortable and useful.
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