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Marshall Goldsmith

Thinkers50 Management Hall of Fame

Overview


Marshall Goldsmith is a distinguished executive coach, educator, and author, prominently recognized within the business leadership and executive coaching community. He is known for his impactful work in coaching C-level executives globally and has been a leading figure in this domain for decades.

Professional Highlights



Thinkers50 Hall of Fame


Marshall Goldsmith was inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame in 2018, acknowledging his significant contributions to the field of executive coaching and leadership education. This prestigious recognition solidifies his standing as one of the most influential thinkers in business leadership.

Thinkers50 Rankings and Awards


  • Ranked #6 in 2017.

  • Previous rankings include #5 in 2015, #10 in 2013, and #7 in 2011.

  • Recipient of the Thinkers50 Leadership Award in 2015 and 2011, highlighting his excellence in executive coaching.


Distinguished Awards


  • Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute for Management Studies for his contributions to management education.

  • Recognized by Forbes as one of the five most respected executive coaches.

  • Ranked among the top ten executive educators by The Wall Street Journal.

  • Named one of the 15 Greatest Business Thinkers in the World by The Times.


Coaching Philosophy and Impact


Goldsmith is an advocate for leadership coaching that fosters long-term, positive behavioral change. He employs a practical and results-oriented approach, focusing on helping leaders transcend limiting beliefs and navigate the dynamics of their working environments to enhance performance. His methodologies emphasize the importance of beliefs and environmental factors in influencing behavior.

Notable Works



Books and Publications


  • "What Got You Here Won’t Get You There" (featured on the Thinkers50 Management Classics Booklist in 2023)

  • "Triggers" (with Mark Reiter, Crown, 2015)

  • "MOJO: How to Get It, How to Keep It, and How to Get It Back If You Lose It" (with Mark Reiter, Hyperion, 2010)

  • "How Women Rise" (with Sally Helgesen, Hachette, 2018)

  • "The Leader of the Future" (The Drucker Foundation, 1997)

  • "Succession: Are You Ready?" (HBR Press, 2009)

  • "Work is Love Made Visible" (with Frances Hesselbein and Sarah McArthur, Wiley, 2019)


Thought Leadership


Goldsmith has been instrumental in advancing the field of leadership coaching, frequently sharing his insights and methodologies through various platforms and publications. His approach is characterized by a commitment to driving meaningful and sustainable change in organizational leadership.

Recent and Current Roles


  • Co-Founder of the Stanford University Realtime Venture Design Lab.

  • Active on platforms such as LinkedIn, where he continues to share insights and engage with the business community.


Professional Reputation


Described as "hyperactive and relentlessly positive" by Stuart Crainer & Des Dearlove of Thinkers50, Goldsmith's reputation is firmly rooted in tangible results and transformative leadership coaching. His clients have included more than 150 major CEOs, underlining the high regard in which he is held within the executive coaching sphere.

For further details and up-to-date insights, please visit [Marshall Goldsmith's profile on Thinkers50](https://thinkers50.com/biographies/marshall-goldsmith/).