In the book What Got You Here Won't Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith will help you overcome the personality traits and behaviors that are preventing you from reaching even greater success. Goldsmith knows that many leaders have negative personality traits and counterproductive habits. This is further supported by popular perceptions of successful people as competitive, self-obsessed, and even arrogant. However, these characteristics frequently go in the way of leaders and executives achieving even greater success at some time. This book serves as a much-needed wake-up call for those at the top of the corporate food chain. If you're already a strong leader, a paradigm shift like this could be just what you need.
Successful leaders frequently make the mistake of blaming their successes on their weaknesses. Goldsmith's 30 years in the corporate world led to an essential realization: successful people have a lot of negative personality traits. However, because they are so successful, they frequently mix up their advantages and disadvantages. When such bias is ignored, it can prevent high-level leaders from progressing. That's because your people abilities become more vital as you move up the business ladder. It's vital to keep an open mind about improvement, especially in areas where you don't think there's any room for growth. Despite your weaknesses, you might have succeeded. However, if you truly want to improve your performance, you must be willing to flip your entire strategy on its head!
Destructive behavior should be praised and rewarded from the top down. Goldsmith points out that professional and personal interests are not that dissimilar. As a result, we may frequently improve corporate culture by consulting common sense. Recognizing and avoiding damaging behavior is an important aspect of any accomplishment. This holds true in the job, as well as in health and relationships. And it is critical for executives and leaders to recognize this and set a positive example from the top.
Top leaders' success is characterized by their ability to empower others. People who excel in
business are frequently those who desire to win. It's hardly unexpected; being competitive at some
time in your career will undoubtedly benefit you. However, after you've reached a certain level of
accomplishment, a strong desire to win might get in the way. What brought you here isn't going to
get you there. According to Goldsmith, success at the top of the corporate ladder isn't about
personal triumph. It should instead be centered on letting others shine. This necessitates the leader
stepping down from their own throne and looking at the big picture. It's no longer about "being
correct." The goal is to use your influence to inspire others and create a shared vision