Jeremy Hutton's Key Ideas from What Got You Here Won't Get You There
by Marshall Goldsmith

There are 20 common interpersonal habits, such as the need to win, giving unsolicited advice, criticizing, and not listening, that can sabotage otherwise talented individuals.

• Identify your personal habits.
• Work on one habit at a time.
• Track your progress daily.

Behavioral change — not technical skills — is what separates great leaders from good ones. Soft skills become critical at higher leadership levels.

• Prioritize Communication and Empathy
• Develop Trust
• Lead Through Influence, Not Control

You must be willing to receive honest feedback and future-focused "feedforward."Growth requires openness to hearing what you need to change.

• Seek forward-looking advice.
• Listen without defensiveness.
• Thank those who help you.

Sincere Apologies and Gratitude are powerful tools for repairing and strengthening professional relationships.

• Offer Sincere Apologies
• Express Gratitude Frequently
• Repair and Deepen Connections

Small Behavior Changes Consistently Applied Are More Important Than Grand Overhauls.

• Focus on Micro-Changes.
• Practice Daily Discipline.
• Celebrate Small Wins.

Listening More and Speaking Less Dramatically Increases Leadership Effectiveness.

• Listen Actively Without Interrupting
• Reflect Back What You Hear
• Value Understanding Over Being Right

By publicly committing to change and following up, you can build trust and accelerate progress.

• Share your goals with others.
• Invite them to hold you accountable.
• Build credibility through consistency.

Long-term leadership success is built on humility, persistence, and continuous personal evolution.Changing perception is often just as important as changing reality.

• Embrace Lifelong Growth
• Accept Setbacks as Part of the Journey
• Keep Evolving Your Leadership Approach