Winning Isn't Everything: Leadership Secrets

Are you a leader struggling with the need to always win or prove you're right? Do you find it hard to let go and delegate effectively? In this enlightening episode of the Business Strategist, Adam Strong hosts Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, a renowned executive coach and Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame. We recorded this session back in 2021 and it was one of my personal favourites. Marshall shares his journey into leadership development, the importance of behaviour change, and the pitfalls that successful leaders often face. Through engaging stories and practical advice, Dr. Goldsmith emphasises the significance of humility, the need for continuous self-improvement, and the power of asking for help. This episode is packed with actionable insights for leaders at all levels. {Case Study} How I Helped One Client Grow From £170,000 to £500,000 and Exit In Less Than 12 months: https://adamstrong.notion.site/Case-Study-ffe4872385f24e4dbca03bdd5660c103 Takeaways: Winning Too Much: Successful leaders often struggle with the need to win in every situation, even when it's trivial or counterproductive.  Customer Selection in Coaching: The key to successful coaching is selecting the right clients who are willing to change and improve.  The Power of Apologising and Seeking Feedback: Effective leaders must seek feedback, apologise for mistakes, and consistently follow up to improve. Daily Self-Questioning: Regular self-evaluation through daily questions can significantly improve personal and professional behaviour.  Re-earning Success: Happiness, achievement, and meaning are not static and must be continually re-earned through ongoing personal development.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction of Dr. Marshall Goldsmith and his achievements. 02:27 - Dr. Goldsmith's accidental entry into leadership development. 06:50 - The concept of "winning too much" and its impact on leaders. 12:42 - The importance of customer selection in coaching. 17:21 - The role of feedback, apology, and follow-up in leadership. 25:54 - Dr. Goldsmith coaches Adam on competitive behavior. 30:20 - The daily question process for self-improvement. 37:31 - The importance of asking for help and overcoming ego. 41:50 - The need to re-earn happiness, achievement, and meaning in life. 44:16 - Closing remarks and information on Dr. Goldsmith's upcoming book, "The Earned Life." 🙏 How To Support The Business Strategist 🎙️ Subscribe, listen and leave a review on 👉 Apple, Spotify Help us to make a bigger impact by buying me a cup of tea 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebusinessstrategist Tag us and share the show with your network ABOUT THE GUEST Follow Marshall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/marshallgoldsmith ABOUT THE HOST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong Have you got a plan for scale in 2024? If not, take the business growth quiz here: https://howtogrowabusiness.scoreapp.com Apply to our waitlist for our next cohort to the game changers inner circle business mastermind go to https://bit.ly/business-mastermind-waitlist for more info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices