What Got You Here Won't Get You There

How Successful People Become Even More Successful

By: Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter

Narrated by: Marc Cashman

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

What's holding you back? Your hard work is paying off. You are doing well in your field. But there is something standing between you and the next level of achievement. Perhaps one small flaw, a behavior you barely even recognize, is the only thing that's keeping you from where you want to be.

Who can help? Marshall Goldsmith is an expert at helping global leaders overcome their (sometimes unconscious) annoying habits and attaining a higher level of success. His one-on-one coaching comes with a six-figure price tag. But with this audiobook, you'll get Marshall's great advice without the hefty fee!

What is the solution? The Harvard Business Review asked Goldsmith, "What is the most common problem faced by the executives that you coach?" Inside, he answers this question by discussing not only the key beliefs of successful leaders, but also the behaviors that hold them back. He addresses the fundamental problems that often come with success and offers ways to attack them. Goldsmith outlines 20 habits commonly found in the corporate environment and provides a systematic approach to helping executives achieve a positive change in behavior.

©2007 Marshall Goldsmith (P)2007 Books on Tape

Critic reviews

"[Goldsmith's] steps in coaching for success are simple, honest, without artifice." (Booklist)

Required Reading for Being Human

Would you consider the audio edition of What Got You Here Won't Get You There to be better than the print version?

No, it's very good as is.

What other book might you compare What Got You Here Won't Get You There to and why?

Just Listen because it touches on the same idea that we overestimate our contributions, and can learn much more when we truly listen.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Most of the ideas in this book are worth remembering; but one that stands out is our need to win. It's a perspective shift that is important and potentially a game-changer.

well produced and thought-provoking

there were many great tips and thought-provoking ideas in this book. it's an enjoyable read.

Relevant and relatable

This book was extremely relatable in the working world. As you grow through promotions, in relationships, and in your personal life, I feel that this book has something to offer.

Hands-down best managerial book ever!

Over the years I have read many books about motivating people producing better teams and different ideas about how to be a successful company. This book gave me more information,better ideas,and more skills then all the other books I've read combined. This book taught me how to listen and pay attention to what my employees are asking for. It's all simple basic stuff . I wish I could afford to have this man to work with me at my company. However I get the feeling he commands a six-figure salary. Anybody who can get a six-figure salary for a part-time job has got to have good ideas. If you can implement just two or three skills that he teaches you in this book you will be a better manager a better boss a better person.

Great read for any point in your career...or life

Practical "how two" steps to get you there.
If you are ready to change, this book will help you do so. Valuable coaching guide.

Good advise on how to improve your life

A lot of good advise on how to improve your professional and private life. I feel I will be returning to this book many times in future.

We are all CEO's of our realms!

When it comes to people skills, this book covers them all. When yet another human develops such skills, we all benefit. But that human is sure to benefit financially as well.

Corporate centered but valuable for all!

This book has many discussions that we all need to have with ourselves. it will be valuable to those willing to evaluate themselves and who are open to self improvement.

leadership coach

Expect a rich leadership coaching; superb book. would be great to obtain a link to be able to pull the various tools read in the book.

True to its title

Finding yourself plateauing? This book should help you get to the next level. We can only do so much ourselves in one day and getting to the next level is the answer.