What is *What Got You Here Won’t Get You There* about?

*What Got You Here Won’t Get You There* by Marshall Goldsmith explores how successful professionals often hinder their growth by clinging to behaviors that fueled past achievements. The book identifies 21 habits—like over-competitiveness, excessive criticism, and not listening—that hold leaders back, offering actionable strategies to replace these with collaborative, ego-free behaviors for long-term success.

Who should read *What Got You Here Won’t Get You There*?

This book is ideal for executives, managers, and high achievers who’ve hit plateaus despite past success. It’s particularly valuable for leaders seeking to improve interpersonal skills, eliminate self-sabotaging habits, and foster team-centric environments. Goldsmith’s focus on behavioral change over technical skills makes it relevant across industries.

Is *What Got You Here Won’t Get You There* worth reading?

Yes, the book provides practical, behavior-focused advice backed by decades of coaching Fortune 500 leaders. Its clear structure, real-world examples, and self-assessment tools make it a actionable guide for anyone aiming to evolve beyond their current success.

What are the 21 habits holding leaders back in *What Got You Here Won’t Get You There*?

Goldsmith’s 21 detrimental habits include: - Winning excessively in trivial situations - Adding unsolicited opinions (“over-valuing”) - Negating others with “no,” “but,” or “however” - Withholding recognition - Making excuses These behaviors erode trust and stifle collaboration, requiring conscious effort to unlearn.

What are the most impactful quotes from *What Got You Here Won’t Get You There*?

Notable quotes include: - *“What got you here won’t get you there”* (core thesis) - *“Successful people become great leaders when they shift focus from themselves to others”* - *“How well you own up to mistakes makes a bigger impression than reveling in successes”* These emphasize humility, accountability, and team-centric growth.

How does *What Got You Here Won’t Get You There* compare to other leadership books?

Unlike theoretical leadership guides, Goldsmith’s work focuses on specific, measurable behavior changes. It complements books like *Atomic Habits* by addressing interpersonal dynamics rather than individual routines, and contrasts with *Leaders Eat Last* by prioritizing habit elimination over cultural building.

What criticisms exist about *What Got You Here Won’t Get You There*?

Some critics argue the 21 habits oversimplify complex leadership challenges, and the focus on behavior change may neglect systemic organizational issues. However, most praise its actionable approach, with *The Globe and Mail* calling it “practical with a rich understanding of human behavior.”

How can *What Got You Here Won’t Get You There* help with career transitions?

The book teaches how to shed habits like clinging to past successes (“winning too much”) and resisting feedback—key barriers when moving into roles requiring collaboration over individual achievement. Its apology framework helps rebuild trust during organizational changes.

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Your success ceiling isn't skill-based - it's behavioral. Marshall Goldsmith's leadership classic reveals the 20 habits blocking your next breakthrough. Endorsed by Thinkers50 Hall of Fame and praised by executives worldwide, it's the brutally honest guide that transformed corporate leadership psychology.

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Marshall Goldsmith

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What if your greatest strengths were actually holding you back? This paradox sits at the heart of Marshall Goldsmith's revolutionary approach to leadership development. Unlike typical business advice that focuses on what to do, Goldsmith reveals something far more powerful: what to stop doing. The behaviors that propelled you to your current success might be the exact obstacles preventing you from reaching the next level. These aren't deep psychological issues but simple behavioral tics that gradually erode goodwill and effectiveness. Think of them as the leadership equivalent of bad breath - everyone notices except you. The higher you rise, the more your problems become behavioral rather than technical. At senior levels, everyone's smart - what differentiates leaders is their ability to connect with and influence others. Success creates a dangerous form of blindness. The more we achieve, the more likely we develop behavioral blind spots that prevent us from seeing ourselves accurately. Four key beliefs in particular become problematic: First, "I have succeeded" - we maintain an internal highlight reel of victories while editing out failures. This selective memory explains why 80-85% of professionals rate themselves in the top 20% of their peer group (a statistical impossibility). Second, "I can succeed" - high achievers possess unshakable faith in their ability to make outcomes happen through sheer force of personality. While this drives achievement, it creates resistance when feedback suggests they need to change. Third, "I will succeed" - optimism drives opportunity-seeking but leads to overcommitment. Fourth, "I choose to succeed" - achievement-oriented people believe they're doing what they choose to do, not what they have to do.

Career-Derailing Habits and the Power of Feedback

The Magic Moves: Apologizing, Listening, and Gratitude

Follow-Up and Feedforward: Creating Lasting Change

Looking Back from the Future: What Really Matters

Overcoming the Success Delusion

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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

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108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

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254

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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

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483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

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Looking Back from the Future: What Really Matters

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The Invisible Barriers to Your Next Level of Success

Career-Derailing Habits and the Power of Feedback

The Magic Moves: Apologizing, Listening, and Gratitude

Follow-Up and Feedforward: Creating Lasting Change

Looking Back from the Future: What Really Matters

Overcoming the Success Delusion

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The Invisible Barriers to Your Next Level of Success

Career-Derailing Habits and the Power of Feedback

The Magic Moves: Apologizing, Listening, and Gratitude

Follow-Up and Feedforward: Creating Lasting Change

Looking Back from the Future: What Really Matters

Overcoming the Success Delusion