“Don’t just read this book. Use it. Start tomorrow morning, before your enthusiasm fades and your excuses multiply. Pick your questions. Find your quiet moment. Begin the practice that will become a consistent, trusted engine of change.”

Michael Bungay Stanier,
bestselling author of The Coaching Habit and The Advice Trap

“Six minutes. Two questions. Everything changes. Transformation isn’t about elaborate systems or expensive solutions, but the radical simplicity of showing up for yourself daily. In Permanence, you’ll discover a battle-tested practice that will disrupt your autopilot existence and allow you to scale the curve of your potential. Permanently.”

Whitney Johnson,
CEO, Disruption Advisors; global top-ten management thinker, Thinkers50; Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Smart Growth and Disrupt Yourself

“Permanence is both profound and practical. It’s also a joy to read. The authors show how small steps are the key to big change—and measuring is an essential part of nurturing growth. Ostensibly a guide to becoming a better person, this is really a book about leadership. To earn the right to lead others, start with this book.”

Amy C. Edmondson,
Novartis Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School; author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well

“Permanence is a powerful reminder that real change doesn’t come from big declarations—it comes from small, daily choices and consistent effort. Marshall Goldsmith’s Daily Questions have helped countless leaders, including me, stay focused on becoming who they want to be. Lisa Broderick brings this process to life with clarity and heart. If you want to lead with intention and live with purpose, read this book.”

Garry Ridge,
chairman emeritus, WD-40 Company; USA Today bestselling author, Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It

“ Lisa and Marshall’s teachings have changed my life, and I am a six-question addict! They are game changers. Permanence gets to the point and is easy to read and reread. It will make your life better, I promise.”

Chester Elton,
bestselling author of The Carrot Principle, Anxiety at Work, and Leading with Gratitude

“Sustained success doesn’t come from quick wins—you get there through intentional daily actions. This smart, practical guide shows you how to stay focused on what matters most, nurture meaningful growth, and create the future you want through consistent, purposeful effort.”

Dorie Clark,
author of The Long Game and Reinventing You

“Changing behaviors that undermine us is easy, but maintaining change over time is hard. As resistance sets in, we revert to familiar patterns that feel hard-wired. That’s why Lisa and Marshall’s manual for sustaining positive behavioral change is such a breakthrough. It offers a practical, energizing, and time-tested way to become your best self—and to stay that way for the rest of your life.”

Sally Helgesen,
author of How Women Rise, Rising Together, and The Female Advantage

“Permanence unlocks the secrets to sustainable change with the precision of a surgeon and the heart of an empath.”

Marcus Collins,
award-winning cultural strategist and author of For the Culture

“Permanence is a clear, compelling guide to the hard—but essential—work of self-awareness, accountability, and lasting success. With practical tools like the Daily Question Process and feedforward, readers can focus on what fuels real growth: insightful reflection and purposeful action. A must-read for anyone serious about becoming—and staying—their best self.”

Dr. Tasha Eurich,
organizational psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Shatterproof, Insight, and Bankable Leadership