Marshall Goldsmith

Marshall Goldsmith is an American businessman, author, and executive coach. He is the founder of Marshall Goldsmith Group, an executive coaching firm, and also serves as a professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Goldsmith has authored over 40 books on a wide range of topics, including leadership, accountability, and success. He is considered a success expert, and his advice has been featured in many magazines and newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Fast Company.

Goldsmith was born in 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Duke University in 1971 with a B.A. in psychology and earned a master’s degree in education from DePaul University in 1972. His early career included teaching high school and serving as a Navy officer before he began working with healthcare and manufacturing companies consulting in the operations and marketing arena.

Goldsmith has made a name for himself as a thought leader in the business world, and his work focuses on helping leaders become better communicators, collaborators, and coaches. He believes that strong personal relationships are the foundation of trust and influence, and that success is more than a number on a spreadsheet. He has worked with more than 150 CEOs, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small ventures.

Goldsmith is perhaps best known for co-creating the FeedForward coaching model, which is the foundation of the “trusted advisor” relationship. FeedForward coaching is a non-directive, non-judgmental approach that helps people chart their own course to success. Goldsmith has also written extensively about accountability and leadership development.

He has received numerous accolades for his work, including being named one of the Ten Most Influential Management Thinkers by The Wall Street Journal, one of the Top 30 Business Thinkers by the Times of London, and one of the 50 Great Authors by Bloomberg Businessweek. He was awarded the Thinkers50 Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015, recognizing his influential and inspiring leadership. In 2017, he was inducted into the Coaching Hall of Fame.

Goldsmith’s books have enriched the lives of millions of people around the world, and stand out as invaluable tools for achieving success. His works include "What Got You Here Won't Get You There", "Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back If You Lose It", "Leadership in the 21st Century: How Smart Company Leaders Get Great Results", "Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts - Becoming the Person You Want to Be”, and “The Leader of the Future: New Visions, Strategies and Practices for the Next Era".

Goldsmith’s most recent book, “FeedForward: The Coaching Program That Changes Everything”, is the definitive guide to FeedForward coaching. It provides an in-depth look at the process and its benefits, and offers an inspiring roadmap for leaders who want to maximize their potential.

Overall, Marshall Goldsmith has done an incredible job of sharing his words of wisdom with the world. He is an example of what happens when you combine wisdom and experience with compassion and empathy. He has dedicated his life to helping others become successful and has made a lasting impression on the business world. His books will continue to inspire, educate, and enrich our lives for years to come.