What Got You Here Won't Get You There is a leadership and professional development book that explores why successful people sometimes struggle to reach the next level of achievement. Marshall Goldsmith identifies common behavioural habits that can hold individuals back despite their skills and accomplishments.
The book focuses on the idea that success in higher levels of leadership requires more than technical ability—it demands self-awareness and behavioural change. Goldsmith outlines specific habits such as poor listening, excessive need to win, and failure to give recognition, showing how these can limit career progression.
Through practical coaching strategies and real-world examples, the book provides tools for identifying and changing counterproductive behaviours. It emphasizes accountability, feedback, and continuous self-improvement as essential for leadership growth.
What Got You Here Won't Get You There is widely regarded in leadership and business literature. It is ideal for managers, executives, and professionals, offering practical guidance on improving behaviour, enhancing leadership effectiveness, and advancing to the next level of success.
