What Got You Here Wont Get You There is a practical leadership guide for ambitious professionals who are already thriving but ready to rise higher. Written for managers, executives, and aspiring leaders, it offers clear, no-nonsense insights on the habits that can hold even the most successful people back. The tone is empowering, thoughtful, and motivating, inviting readers to rethink behavior with curiosity rather than blame.

In What Got You Here Wont Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith identifies the unconscious patterns that block advancement and shows you how to spot them in yourself—and in your team. This book reads like a practical coaching playbook: concise, actionable steps, bite-sized lessons, and real-world examples drawn from leadership at the top of business. It’s built for busy professionals, with a pace that respects your time and a focus on what to stop doing rather than what to add.

Goldsmith distills proven coaching techniques—techniques that often come with a six-figure price tag—into accessible guidance you can apply immediately. The ideas cover key concepts such as feedback, accountability, and lasting behavior change, providing a clear path to elevate your career without blame or judgment.

• Key leadership habits to rethink and stop, with practical steps to unlearn them
• Coaching techniques distilled from executive practice into actionable guidance
• Real-world examples and concise case studies from top executives
• Self-assessment prompts, reflection questions, and bite-sized exercises
• Direct, accessible writing that makes complex ideas easy to apply

What you gain after finishing What Got You Here Wont Get You There is a practical road map for lasting professional growth, a sharper awareness of your impact, and the confidence to change. Readers emerge ready to lead with greater clarity and influence, feeling empowered to break through the next level of achievement.