After years spent traveling the globe working with top CEOs, world-renowned leadership coach and best-selling author Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has discovered a universal truth: We all make mistakes. And oftentimes, even the seemingly inconsequential ones (for instance, not saying thank you enough) can undermine the most skilled, charismatic leaders. Luckily, there are four behaviors you can adopt right now that can help put you on a more successful—and likely more profitable—leadership path. And though Marshall’s advice is simple and straightforward, don’t expect real change to come overnight without some major commitment and determination on your end. As Marshall likes to say, the challenge in life is not the understanding; it’s the doing. Tune in to find out how to make the most of Marshall’s proven and practical methods in your own business. Also, our very own Armando Lopez, Executive Director of Human Resources, joins us to answer your questions.
“Stop asking for feedback and then expressing your opinion.” —Dr. Marshall GoldsmithClick To Tweet
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Dr. Marshall Goldsmith’s website
- What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
- Learn more about EntreLeadership Summit
- Free tool: Decision-Making Checklist
- 2018 Small Business Marketing Trends Report from Infusionsoft
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What do you do when the CEO is the problem but doesn’t believe he is the problem. Refuses coaching and what he would view as negative feedback. Narcissistic behavior.
Hey there, Mark. My name is Alex and I am one of the coaches here at EL. Of course, I don’t know the full context of the situation but the rule we always refer to is: Seek to understand, not to accuse. If I were coaching you, my first action item would be to schedule a 1 on 1 meeting where you focus entirely on trying to understand their perspective. Ask great questions and do your best to see things from his viewpoint. The reading recommendations I have for you are “How to Lead When You’re not in Charge” by Clay Scroggins and the “360 Degree Leader” by Maxwell.
The ultimate objective is to build trust. Naturally, if the challenge escalates to such a degree that this can’t ever be achieved, that is a strong indicator that it is time to move on. However, we consistently encourage people to not underestimate the power of asking great questions, remaining positive, and leading via influence. We wish you the best, Mark!
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