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)

Great Book on Self Awareness and Improvement

I loved this book! I plan to re-read/listen to parts of it based on the lessons, stories and solutions the author provided. Anyone looking to learn and grow with a focus on self improvement should read this book!

Ego Buster

Reading through a second time after promotion, and totally different things are standing out. It beat up my ego and is helping me actually improve despite that pesky human nature stuff.

Life changing book

Everyone should read this book. I was expecting it to be focused on work, and yes, it’s crucial insight for the corporate world. But even people that don’t work would benefit from reading this book. It’s really about interpersonal skills and empathy.

I also found this book easy to listen to in 10 minute increments.

Phenomenal Read

Words can express how relevant this book is. I took some good notes and it reiterated that I’m on the right track to becoming a better leader.

Not about 360

I enjoyed the book. For me the value was in hearing Goldsmith talk about annoying & distracting habits, some of which plague me. In listening to his discussion of the habits I learned a few things about myself. Now I can change a few behaviors that may have been annoying others and holding me back.

Great Book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, has a lot of principles that can help people move from one stage to another in life, and also gives advice on what needs to be kept in mind.

What was one of the most memorable moments of What Got You Here Won't Get You There?

All the examples provided has relevance and applicability in daily life.

Have you listened to any of Marc Cashman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Nope

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

The points mentioned about how even successful people have chinks in the armor and even these chinks can be ironed out by focusing on the problem.

Wrong title for the book

Should be named, bad habits from successful people. I was expecting the book to focus more on the fact that after you get to a senior position you are as much qualified as most of the people around you, and you must differentiate yourself. Also the reader is extremely boring, I couldn’t listen to it while driving, cause I started falling sleep.

What to, and Not to do...

To start with, this is a good book written by someone who knows what they are doing. I learned a lot. What makes this book even more special is that the author made a point of sharing those things that get in the way of your success (what Not to do). This Not part is not a part of many self help books. I for one found the Nots quite helpful.

excell at your work life after this book

are you stuck at your position at work? are you looking for the next promotion?
find out why and overcome it with this book. Your other aspects will be better too,.
Best of luck.

Eye opening

This book is eye opening. We often think if I just continue with what has made me successful, I will become more successful but that is far from the truth. I appreciate the insights and perspective.