Marshall Goldsmith, renowned executive coach, has a new book, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful [Hyperion, 2007]. Marshall synthesizes the 21 “bad habits” that hold leaders back from achieving even further success, including making destructive comments, speaking when angry, negativity, failing to give proper recognition, playing favorites, and not listening.

In addition to outlining the bad habits that hold leaders back from the top, Goldsmith suggests methods to change behaviors and remove the obstacles. For example, seeking feedback, listening to it, and accepting and internalizing it can be extremely helpful, but only if leaders are willing to make four commitments:

1. Let go of the past.
2. Tell the truth.
3. Be supportive and helpful — not cynical or negative.
4. Pick something to improve yourself — so everyone is focused more on “improving” than “judging.”

I can offer you a great way to “Pick something to improve yourself” - get my individual or Group Executive Coaching. I can facilitate your toning down your “bad habits” and learning new ones such as seeking feedback. To explore my Group Executive Coaching, you may have a Complimentary Session. To sign up or get more information, please click here: http://www.EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership.com/index.htm#bottom