In this episode of the Executives' Exchange, world-renowned executive coach and bestselling author, Marshall Goldsmith, joins Harry Kraemer of Northwestern University to share timeless advice on career and life success. Learn proven strategies that can help participants successfully balance being present, while simultaneously planning for your future in a world that is ever changing. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience in February 2025.

00:00 – Intro

01:50 – Key to Being a Great Coach

6:35 – Common Challenges when Changing Behaviors

8:31 – Identifying and Overcoming Blind Spots

9:10 – The Most Effective Methodology

12:50 – Role of Feedback, or Feed "Forward"

13:51 – Evolving Landscape of Leadership

18:27 – Coping with Hard Decisions

21:00 – Achievement vs. Happiness

24:00 – The Power of Mentorship

28:10 – AI Platform

31:00 – Daily Practices for Effective Leadership

33:50 – What Future Leaders Need to Know

36:23 – Guiding Principles and Philosophies

40:35 – The Secret to Staying Inspired

44:44 – Do the Work or Let it Go

48:35 – Final Bits of Advice

50:48 – Outro

Episode Link: Marshall Goldsmith

Guest Host: Harry M. Kraemer, Clinical Professor of Management & Organizations, Northwestern University

Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago

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