How can you go from just being a leader to being a truly inspirational leader?

To transition from merely being a leader to one who truly inspires, it is necessary to understand the dynamics of influence and impact.

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, a luminary in the realm of leadership and executive coaching, discusses key principles that can facilitate this transformation. It starts with recognizing the power of intentionality in communication and decision-making. Inspirational leaders, as Marshall highlights, pause to consider whether their actions align with the goal of making a positive difference.

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Marshall to delve into the nuances of effective leadership. Through insightful anecdotes and practical wisdom, Marshall elucidates the importance of making a positive difference, fostering trust, and embracing self-awareness on the journey toward greatness in leadership.

Topics include:

• Influencing decisions through understanding and addressing the needs of others


• Making positive difference rather than proving oneself right


• The crucial role of honoring other people’s perspectives


• Embracing the uncertainties in business and being open to other possibilities


• Being ready to adapt and willing to acknowledge mistakes


• Being cautious about out-of-hours emails or messages


• The importance of purposeful communication


• Recognizing and de-stigmatizing self-interest in business


• Encouraging long-term planning but understanding the practical challenges


• And other topics…

Connect with Marshall:

Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/

Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.ai/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachgoldsmith/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachgoldsmith/

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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