In this episode of the Executives' Exchange, world-renowned executive coach and bestselling author, Marshall Goldsmith, joins Harry Kraemer of Northwestern University to share timeless advice on career and life success. Learn proven strategies that can help participants successfully balance being present, while simultaneously planning for your future in a world that is ever changing. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience in February 2025.
00:00 – Intro
01:50 – Key to Being a Great Coach
6:35 – Common Challenges when Changing Behaviors
8:31 – Identifying and Overcoming Blind Spots
9:10 – The Most Effective Methodology
12:50 – Role of Feedback, or Feed "Forward"
13:51 – Evolving Landscape of Leadership
18:27 – Coping with Hard Decisions
21:00 – Achievement vs. Happiness
24:00 – The Power of Mentorship
28:10 – AI Platform
31:00 – Daily Practices for Effective Leadership
33:50 – What Future Leaders Need to Know
36:23 – Guiding Principles and Philosophies
40:35 – The Secret to Staying Inspired
44:44 – Do the Work or Let it Go
48:35 – Final Bits of Advice
50:48 – Outro
Episode Link: Marshall Goldsmith
Guest Host: Harry M. Kraemer, Clinical Professor of Management & Organizations, Northwestern University
Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago
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