October 22, 2009

Is Goal Setting Draining Your Company’s Energy? My Marshall Goldsmith Interview

During my recent Road to Recovery Retreat in Rancho Santa Fe, California, I invited my friend Marshall Goldsmith to the event.  My clients were surprised by what he had to say.

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Marshall, a prolific bestselling author and executive coach, has mastered the art of helping successful leaders get better. His clients have ranged from Goldman Sachs to the U.S. Army. You would think he encourages leaders to maintain a laser focus on execution, right?

Not so fast.

Marshall has discovered that a true obsession about goals can actually backfire on what the leader is trying to accomplish.

Listen to this 30 minute interview to learn more.  Be sure to share your own experiences here. I would love to hear from you.

http://energizegrowth.com/audio/MGoldsmithOct102009.mp3

Copyright 2010, Lisa Nirell.  All rights reserved.

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