COACH YOUR BUSINESS TO SUCCESS USING THIS "INTERACTIVE" APPROACH
FROM TWO OF TODAY'S MOST FORWARD-THINKING LEADERSHIP GURUS
"A wonderful and indispensable guide to the practice of
coaching. The authors are among the most seasoned practitioners
around . . . and it shows Whether you are coaching subordinates or
clients, you will want to keep this book close at hand--full of
detailed guidance."
--Jay A. Conger, Kravis Professor of Leadership Studies, Claremont
McKenna College, and author of "Building Leaders and Learning to
Lead"
"Stinnett and Zenger provide a comprehensive look at the value
of coaching inside the organization, complete with a process,
tools, and supports for getting started. This book is a great
resource and contribution to the field "
--Pam McLean, Ph.D., CEO, Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara
"Finally, and I do mean finally, a book has emerged that is the
very best guide to the philosophy, competencies, and discipline
required to be a coach who makes a true difference in lives of
others. This is not a book to read. It is a book to study and live
by. Why? Because it is all there: the right questions, the right
answers, and the right motives of giving your best to
others."
--Larry Wilson, CEO, The Wilson Collaborative, and author of "Play
to Win "
""The Extraordinary Coach" offers a compelling view of what it
means to be a truly effective leader-- one who empowers and grows
capability through coaching. It demystifies coaching into an
actionable framework that generates immediate change."
--Christy Consler, Vice President, Leadership Development and
Sustainability, Safeway, Inc.
"Powerful, thought-provoking, and packed with practical tools,
concepts, and ideas you can use immediately. It will change the way
you think about coaching, and about yourself."
--Lou Kaucic, retired Chief People Officer of Applebee's
International, founder of Coaches Collective International
About the Book:
Imagine your workplace filled with curious, creative, committed
employees. People who take initiative, who are fearless decision
makers, who "own" their work. With the right coaching system in
place, this dream will soon become reality.
With "The Extraordinary Coach," leadership guru Jack Zenger and
coaching expert Kathleen Stinnett deliver an entire toolbox for
coaching your organization to success. While other such books
simply tell you how to coach, "The Extraordinary Coach" uses
companion videos (at www.zengerfolkman.com), worksheets,
checklists, sample questions, and the latest research fi ndings to
provide a fullimmersion course on becoming the kind of coach who
brings dramatic changes to an organization.
Applying Zenger and Stinnett's system, you'll see immediate
results in your business including: Increased productivity
High-energy company culture Dynamic supervisor/employee
relationships Creative problem solving Greater risk taking
Heightened innovation
The authors collected 360-degree feedback assessments from some
of the most effective leaders in business today and identified
those who were excellent coaches. Then they combined the research
with the latest findings from the worlds of psychology, adult
development, and systems theory to map out the real science behind
effective coaching. The result is a practical, evidence-based
coaching system that can be applied in any type of business.
When you coach individuals to success, you lead your entire
organization to success. This "interactive" package is exactly what
you need to master one of today's most critical business leadership
skills.