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Mentioned in 45 episodes

What Got You Here Won't Get You There

Book • 2007

This book by Marshall Goldsmith focuses on helping successful individuals recognize and change the behavioral habits that are holding them back from achieving even greater success.

Goldsmith identifies 20 common bad habits, such as speaking when angry or adding too much value, and provides a systematic approach to changing these behaviors.

He emphasizes that it is not technical skills but behavioral changes that separate the great from the rest.

The book offers practical advice on how to eliminate these dysfunctions and improve interpersonal relationships, which is crucial for advancing in one's career and personal life.

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