What Got You Here Wont Get You There

PFS Bookclub - June 10 2023 Book title - “What Got You Here Won’t get You There” - by Marshall-Goldsmith Nitin reviewed this book today. He started the review, speaking about the author who is a pioneering leadership coach. His leadership coaching has helped many professional associations and executives. Nitin touched up on many bad habits such as winning too much, often using “no, but, however”, blaming others easily, making excuses, failing to recognize, playing favorites, making destructive comments etc. that may have served us in our early career but will stop us moving up the ladder. There was good discussion and perspectives around how adding too much value to someone’s work, can be demotivating to the person who has owned that work. Nitin also highlighted authors view on being open to the negative feedback and following up with your team/peers, while you are working on it. One must get inputs on what can be changed or improved to become a better leader - this is termed as feed forward vs feed back. Nitin reiterated power of gratitude - do not forget to thank people. Do not hesitate to apologize when it is your fault. While the book is aimed at leaders in the corporate world, the insights are helpful to anyone seeking personal and professional growth. Wonderfully engaging session that offered valuable insights and exchange of ideas!!