Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It
February 7th, 2010 | 
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- ISBN13: 9781401323271
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Mojo is the moment when we do something that’s purposeful, powerful, and positive and the rest of the world recognizes it. This book is about that moment–and how we can create it in our lives, maintain it, and recapture it when we need it.
In his follow-up to the New York Times bestseller What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, #1 executive coach Marshall Goldsmith shares the ways in which to get–and keep–our Mojo. Our professional and personal Mojo is impacted by four key factors: identity (who do you think you are?), achievement (what have you done lately?), reputation (who do other people think you are–and what have you’ve done lately?), and acceptance (what can you change–and when do you need to just “let it go”?). Goldsmith outlines the positive actions leaders must take, with their teams or themselves, to initiate winning streaks and keep them coming.
Mojo is: that positive spirit–towards what we are doing–now–that starts from the inside–and radiates to the outside. Mojo is at its peak when we are experiencing both happiness and meaning in what we are doing and communicating this experience to the world around us. The Mojo Toolkit provides fourteen practical tools to help you achieve both happiness and meaning–not only in business, but in life.
Praise for MOJO
“Mojo moves us to define who we are in a new and illuminating way! Mojo is a guidebook for the leaders of the future. Thank you, Marshall!”
– Frances Hesselbein, Distinguished Chair of Leadership, U.S. Military Academy, West Point; winner, U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom; former CEO, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
“Marshall’s Mojo provides wonderful perspectives and tools for each of us–to integrate and focus our lives–to contribute–and to serve. Thank you!”
– Alan Mulally, CEO, Ford; winner, Leader of the Future Award, Leader-to-Leader Institute
“A mantra for self-realization and self-actualization. I regard the concept of Mojo as a milestone in our quest for meaning and evolution–and a beacon in our journey to our inner world.”
– GM Rao, CEO, GMR; and Entrepreneur of the Year (India)
“Another thought-provoking, practical, and insightful book by Marshall. I love the simplicity and wisdom in dealing with human behavior in business and, more importantly, in our personal lives.”
– Eduardo Castro-Wright, Vice Chairman, Walmart Stores, Inc., the world’s largest retailer
“Those of us who have been lucky enough to spend time in a classroom with Marshall Goldsmith know what a positive influence his teaching can have. In Mojo, Marshall shares his scholarship more broadly and teaches us all how to turn inertia in our professional or personal lives into meaning and happiness. There is no more important lesson in business or in life!”
– Tom Glocer, CEO, Thomson Reuters
“As soon as I started reading this book, I felt my Mojo rising. The next best thing to being coached by Marshall is reading his books. His writing always gets me revved up and focused on getting the most meaning and happiness out of my day. This book can elevate any reader’s game.”
– Mark Tercek, CEO, Nature Conservancy; former Managing Partner, Goldman Sachs
“Marshall Goldsmith is one of a kind: a unique and brilliant combination of getting inside our minds about those problems which keep us awake at night– and not only clarifying, but actually solving them! Lively and engaging. A damn good read, which every leader will not only enjoy, but profit from.”
– Warren Bennis, bestselling author, Distinguished Professor at USC, and world authority on leadership
“Marshall’s books are very much like Marshall– insightful, direct, focused, wise, clear, somewhat provocative, positive, lively, and energetic. For those who have not worked with Marshall and experienced these qualities, his latest book, Mojo, is a great substitute. Mojo is like him– a little crazy, yet very helpful!”
– Jonathan Klein, CEO, Getty Images; American Photo’s “Most Important Person in Photography”
“Marshall has a gift for identifying the essential ingredients of success– for individuals and organizations. The insights in Mojo are certain to help people at all stages of their career tap their full potential and live more fulfilling lives. Another great book, Marshall!”
– John Hammergren, CEO, McKesson Corporation; winner, Warren Bennis Award for Leadership
“Mojo is elusive, hard to define, at least as old as homo sapiens . . . and worth its weight in gold. This thoughtful and thought-provoking book should be read by anyone who has tasted Mojo and wants more.”
– Kevin Kelly, CEO, Heidrick and Struggles, global search and advisory firm
“Marshall helps leaders, aspiring leaders, and anyone who wants to enrich their personal and professional lives focus on actions that provide both meaning and happiness. Mojo is a great reminder that we’re most likely to enjoy success in our careers and lives when we regularly take the time to be honest with ourselves.”
– Chris Kubasik, President, Lockheed Martin; Chairman, Sandia Corporation
“Marshall provides an array of case studies where he combines business challenges around navigating in the `new normal’ with real tools– tools for yourself and tools for you to help others that you care about. Thanks to Marshall for providing another wonderful read, with both short term and longer term ideas for personal growth.”
– Teresa Ressel, CEO, UBS Securities LLC; former Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Treasury
“Marshall clearly articulates the payoff — for your company, your family, your community, and yourself– of having more meaning and happiness in your life. And he provides a compelling and clear road map for getting you there.”
–Greg Brown, President and CEO, Motorola
“One more great book by Marshall! With his typical depth, simplicity, and clarity, he helps me understand, accept, and improve my Mojo with lasting positive impact!”
– Fabrizio Parini, CEO, Lindt (Italy); former CEO, Ghirardelli Chocolate
“Marshall Goldsmith is tops at the hardest part of the alphabet– ABC, adult behavior change. We give him high marks!”
– Charles Butt, CEO, H-E- B, one of America’s 20 largest private companies
“Marshall is a master at helping people gain self awareness. Mojo provides great food for the soul. Reading this book makes me feel like I am listening to Marshall!”
– Liz Smith, CEO, OSI Restaurant Partners, a world leader in casual dining
“Again, Marshall has his finger on the pulse of the worker and the workplace. This clear, insightful, and wise book helps employees find their Mojo. It helps them move beyond commitment and find ways to truly contribute in their professional and personal lives. The greatest power in the workplace is the workforce and Marshall has figured out how to unlock that potential.”
– David Ulrich, professor, University of Michigan; co-author of The Why of Work
“Emerson once wrote, `What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” Mojo focuses on that which lies within us, what we do with it, and how others perceive it resonating from us. A wonderful read!”
– Alan Hassenfeld, former Chairman, Executive Committee, Hasbro
“Looking for that special sauce that produces extraordinary success? Mojo is it. Once again, Marshall’s wisdom and generosity light up the pages.”
– Keith Ferrazzi, bestselling author of Never Eat Alone and Who’s Got Your Back
“Marshall provides sound, practical advice and illustrates it through real world examples. He provides a road map to increasing your personal happiness and outlines steps to get back into the groove. A great plane read!”
– George Borst, President and CEO, Toyota Financial Services
“A great strategy book for life! Innovative ideas to help you find happiness and meaning.”
– Vijay Govindarajan, professor, Tuck School of Business; Chief Innovation Consultant, GE; world authority on strategy
“Mojo is a rich collection of insights into the human experience and practical techniques for improving the quality of our lives. Marshall’s a master teacher and communicator, and his self- disclosing stories and style make this a delightful as well as powerful read. It’s a superb primer for getting along in uncertain times, with much more fun and meaning along the way.”
– David Allen, bestselling author of Getting Things Done and Making It All Work
“Put your Mojo in gear! Marshall again inspires us to knock down the obstacles, overcome the barriers, and take charge of ourselves.”
– Joe Scarlett, CEO (retired), Tractor Supply Company; founder, Scarlett Leadership Institute
“Marshall Goldsmith does it again! A must- read book! Strikes a deep chord in each of us– about what really matters in our lives and work. At no time in history have more people and organizations needed to get their Mojo back. This book tells you how!”
– Mark Thompson, bestselling author of Success Built to Last; Forbes magazine’s Venture Investor with the Midas Touch
“We all want to get our Mojo working. Marshall Goldsmith helps us to understand what our mojo is and how to get it working . . . to our advantage and for our self- worth.”
–Jim Lawrence, CFO, Unilever
“Marshall Goldsmith is a master at making us think more deeply about ourselves and the world we work in. Mojo is a grabber– uniquely provocative– and moves the reader to act. Quite a gift!”
– Jon Katzenbach, bestselling author of The Wisdom of Teams; Senior Partner, Booz & Company
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I was blessed to see Marshall Goldsmith speak in person this week in New York City. After hearing his remarks I couldn’t help but dive into his latest book. He has struck gold again. Marshall has pulled together new research (done with his daughter) and all his 30 years of experience in coaching others to give us practical tips on how to succeed (defined as finding meaning and happiness both at work and at home). He blows away some of the age old myths (like the number of hours you work impacts your satisfaction) and replaces them with new inspiring beliefs (‘Doing what matters has more impact on your happiness than pursuing stimulating activities’). He also provides specific insights into how you can effect sustained change in your life (which few people are able to do over time)- and thereby thrive (keep your MOJO) in a NOJO (‘no joy’) world. It is a must read for anyone striving to become better (and happier) in their life.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is amazing. With all the crises, problems, and catastrophic events going on in the world today–who in the business and leadership world takes even a minute to breathe? No one. It’s a sad state of affairs when we’re all running so fast that we can’t even take the time to consider where we might find meaning and happiness. You only live once, and Marshall Goldsmith shows us how to make this life count. This is a wonderful book not just for business people and leaders, but for human beings who are trying to make their lives mean something and who want to be happy. If you don’t want to find meaning and happiness, don’t buy this book. Thank you Marshall Goldsmith for this wonderful book!
Rating: 5 / 5
Years ago a consultant I respect said “one of the most important things I have learned in dealing with clients is not finding the right answer but finding a way to communicate the right answer so they accept it”
I have not met Marshall Goldsmith personally but I presume he excels at this type of verbal communication because he has the rare quality to do this with the written word. This why there is little doubt this book will be a best seller like his earlier book “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.”
Here are just 10 excerpts from Mojo that resonated with me.
1. “The good news is that nearly all of the challenges we’ll deal with here have simple–although not easy–solutions (there is a difference between simple and easy).” Goldsmith provides these tools in the latter sections of the book.
2. “…but sometimes no matter how positive we feel about what we are doing, we fail at showing it on the outside. We are so focused on completing our task that we assume people can read our hearts and minds. We think our good intentions should be obvious. They can’t possibly be misconstrued.”
3. “…the Mojo Paradox…Our default response in life is to not experience happiness. Our default response in life is to not experience meaning. Our default response in life is to experience inertia…our most common everyday process-the thing we do more than anything else-is to continue doing what we are already doing.”
4. “Very few people achieve positive lasting change without ongoing follow-up.”
5. “As you go through your day…evaluate every activity on a 1 to 10 scale…on two simple questions. 1. How much long-term benefit or meaning did I experience from this activity? 2. How much short-term satisfaction or happiness did I experience from this activity?”
6. “One of the greatest obstacles to changing our Mojo is here-in the paralysis we create with the self limiting definitions of who we are.”
7. “…we confuse our need to consider ourselves to be smart with our need to be considered effective by the world…One of the most pernicious impulses of successful people is our overwhelming need to prove how smart we are…I say its pernicious because the need to be “the smartest person in the room” often leads to some incredibly stupid behavior.”
8. “A company named DDI did some fascinating research that showed the average American spends 15 hours a month criticizing or complaining about their boss.”
9. “These four “losing” arguments all have the same results…only lower our Mojo… 1. Let me keep talking… 2. I had it rougher than you… 3. Why did you do that… 4. It’s not fair.”
10. “If I could write a headline that sums up the last ten years of the American (and other rich country’s) workplace-and the next thirty years as well-it would be this: “That Job is Gone!” That’s the cold water I’d throw in the face of every man or woman who thinks his or her future can be understood by looking nostalgically to the past.”
Goldsmith is a master at integrating and emphasizing his points with stories. He unequivocally states in Chapter 16 “This is a self help book.”
I have learned the cost of a self help book is not the price you pay…that cost is simply out of pocket costs. The time you invest in reading and applying what is inside is the real price and this book is well worth your time and effort.
Dr. James T. Brown, PMP PE CSP
Author – The Handbook of Program Management
Rating: 5 / 5