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The Lost Art of Asking for Help | Executive Coach, Marshall Goldsmith

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Jun 15, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Marshall Goldsmith, a renowned executive coach and bestselling author, dives deep into the art of asking for help. He shares transformative insights on personal growth and the often-overlooked power of gratitude in resilience. The conversation heats up around differing philosophies: self-reliance versus the value of outside coaching. Goldsmith also explores the joy of the process over mere achievements, emphasizing authenticity and community as crucial elements in life's fulfillment. Prepare for a thought-provoking exchange!

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ANECDOTE

Life-Changing Experiences

Marshall Goldsmith broke his neck surfing at 27 and wasn't sure he'd walk again.
This experience, along with witnessing the 1984 African famine, taught him deep gratitude.

INSIGHT

The Importance of Stopping

Peter Drucker, a renowned management thinker, noted that teaching leaders what to stop is as important as teaching them what to do.
Goldsmith learned this while serving on Drucker's board.

ADVICE

Influencing Decisions

Focus on making a positive difference, not proving intelligence.
Every decision is made by the decision-maker, so treat them like a customer.

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This week’s conversation is with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, a world-renowned executive coach and New York Times bestselling author of Triggers and What Got You Here Won't Get You There.

Throughout Marshall's career, he has worked with CEOs from over 200 companies, has been named one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World, and in 2018 was inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the field of business education and leadership coaching.

Marshall also has a new book out – The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment – where he explores what it means to earn your path and live a fulfilled, purpose-driven life, which is one of the reasons I was so excited to have him on.

Although we agree that no one does the extraordinary alone, you’ll hear, toward the end of the conversation, there’s a ton of fire - two people passionately talking about their philosophies, which are very, very different. That’s what it’s all about.

We are all uniquely different, working from different approaches. I love that part of the human experience. You’ll hear and feel how he works.

I’d love to hear your take on this conversation – related to the concept that sparked the fire– “that everything you need, is already inside you” – versus – “you’ll be better off with strong advice from a coach.”

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