What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful

Elevate your impact by shedding the habits that hold you back

Marshall Goldsmith

2006

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About This Book

You’ve climbed to the top, but some everyday habits may now be standing between you and true greatness. This transformative guide shows you how to pinpoint and eliminate those blind-spot behaviors—like adding too much value, playing favorites, or letting goal obsession dominate your life—and replace them with powerful techniques: precise apologies, active listening, genuine gratitude, ongoing follow-up, and future-focused feedforward. Through vivid real-world examples and step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn to harness feedback as a mirror, break free from success delusions, and build richer relationships at work and home. Ready to become the leader everyone wants to follow?

About the Author

Marshall Goldsmith is a world-renowned executive coach whose insights have propelled more than 100 top CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to new heights. Author of multiple global bestsellers, including the groundbreaking “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There,” he has earned a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from UCLA and spent nearly three decades measuring and transforming leadership behavior. His clients praise his direct yet empathetic approach, and he lives near San Diego with his wife and two children.

Biggest Takeaway

• Gain crystal-clear self-awareness through targeted 360° feedback and mirror-like reflection techniques. • Eliminate destructive habits that erode trust—learn to apologize, listen, and thank with authenticity. • Master the art of follow-up and feedforward so your improvements stick and your team stays engaged. • Overcome success delusions and goal obsession to avoid needless conflict and burnout. • Build an unstoppable leadership style that wins loyalty, drives results, and elevates your career.