What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

The overarching thesis of the book is that the technical skills, drive, and raw intelligence that propel professionals to their initial management positions are rarely the same traits needed to excel at upper-executive levels. Early in your career, success is about you—your output, your cleverness, and your individual hustle. But at the executive tier, success becomes entirely about them—how effectively you empower, listen to, and elevate your team.

Dr. Goldsmith systematically outlines the 20 transactional flaws that corporate leaders commit daily out of a hyper-competitive urge to win. These are not character defects or technical shortcomings; they are bad habits born of success, such as "adding too much value," "passing judgment," or "withholding information." By teaching leaders how to embrace feedback and implement a forward-looking behavioral correction tool known as "Feedforward," Goldsmith helps highly ambitious individuals eliminate interpersonal static and maximize their organizational influence.

In our hyper-competitive professional landscape, success is traditionally measured by high exam marks, prestigious degrees, and individual performance metrics. This rigid system produces brilliant individuals who are technically outstanding but often lack crucial interpersonal skills. When these top performers are promoted into senior corporate management, they frequently struggle. They often run their departments with a rigid, hyper-competitive mindset—micromanaging teams, claiming credit for work, and treating constructive criticism like a personal attack. This creates a stressful corporate culture filled with quiet frustration, high employee turnover, and demotivated teams.

What Got You Here Won't Get You There serves as an incredibly practical, eye-opening mirror for local business founders, corporate executives, and rising managers. Dr. Goldsmith gives our leaders the exact tools needed to drop their defensive habits and build high-trust, collaborative teams. It is an essential guide for anyone ready to transition from a highly skilled solo worker to an inspiring executive leader who builds lasting institutional value.

Language: English.

Genre: Executive Coaching.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).