Interview with Marshall Goldsmith
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to provide an interview with the million‐selling author, Marshall Goldsmith.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper provides an interview with Marshall Goldsmith, who is author and editor of 31 books, including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, MOJO, and the WSJ number one business book and winner of the Harold Longman Award for Business Book of the Year, What Got You Here Won't Get You There. His books have been translated into 28 languages, and have become bestsellers in eight countries.
Findings
In the interview, Marshall discusses his innovative approach to executive coaching; the impact of social media for leaders and chief executive officers; and his current research on employee engagement.
Originality/value
The paper highlights that the key figure in executive coaching, upon whom the success of the coaching hinges, is the client themselves.
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Citation
by Juliet Harrison, I. (2012), "Interview with Marshall Goldsmith", Strategic Direction, Vol. 28 No. 4, pp. 33-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541211212844
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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