In their bestselling work "The Extraordinary Leader," performance thought leaders John Zenger and Joseph Folkman revealed the 16 key competencies that separate the top 10 percent of leaders from the rest. Since that book's publication, they and coauthor Scott Edinger discovered, through an extensive study conducted over four years, that leaders who possessed the ability to inspire and motivate outperformed all others.

The authors found that the impact of inspiring and motivating others is consistent across different kinds of organizations and within different cultures. "The Inspiring Leader" reveals the authors' newest proprietary research on how top leaders inspire teams to greatness. It discusses the behaviors exhibited by the most successful leaders and includes advice on how to implement them. Drawing from statistically significant data and objective empirical evidence, the book shows how to: Establish a clear vision and direction Use the power of emotions Create stretch goals for your team Foster innovation and risk taking Encourage teamwork and collaboration Champion change, and much more

Zenger, Folkman, and Edinger lay out the strategies and concepts used by the world's greatest leaders to motivate their teams. With "The Inspiring Leader" as your guide, you will learn how to put those strategies to work in your own business.

The classic for managers seeking to hone their leadership skills into a C-Suite position Updated with copious new research conducted over the past ten years, this landmark work provides everything you need to transform yourself from an effective manager to an extraordinary leader. In addition to the time-proven methods and approaches that has made The New Extraordinary Leader one of the most popular leadership books around, this third edition includes *Updated insights on how to demystify leadership*More data on how extraordinary leadership directly benefits employee engagement, customer satisfaction, retention, innovation, and profitability*A brand-new, simplified definition of leadership strengths *Critical research on the importance of developing leadership teams *Three all new chapters that cover: Leadership competencies and how they interplay with each other, The role of cross training in leadership development, and The leader's role in his or her own development

These quick reads, based on McGraw-Hill bestsellers, are designed to meet the needs of busy people. Titles in the series focus on each books main themes and action ideas, reduced to a manageable page count for on-the-go readers.

A workplace-tested prescription for encouraging the behaviors and key drivers of effective leadership, from one of todays top training teams.

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.

One of "The Globe & Mail"'s Top 10 Business books of the Year Rethink Everything You Know About Leadership Strengths

""A must-read for anyone wanting to positively stand out in an organization or for leaders wanting to raise the overall performance of the organization."" -- Cindy Brinkley, Vice President, Global Human Resources, General Motors

""Zenger Folkman's findings related to companion behaviors is exciting. It enhances what's been presented in prior books and makes extraordinary leadership seem like an achievable goal. I would recommend this book to anyone committed to the journey."" -- Pam Mabry, Director, Human Resources, The Boeing Company

""The authors take the groundbreaking concept of driving leadership effectiveness by building our strengths to a whole new level of practical implementation, providing us with a brilliantly clear road map. I have found this body of work to be absolutely invaluable . . . I cannot imagine a person in a leadership role today who would not find value from reading this book cover to cover."" -- Loren M. Starr, Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Invesco Ltd.

"How to Be Exceptional is a milestone in the emerging business case for evidence-based management. Building on two decades of earlier research, the authors brilliantly lay out a simple, concrete, scientifically validated model for achieving consistently superior business results through leadership. . . . Its magic is its simplicity, pragmatism, and focus."" -- Eric Severson, Senior Vice President, Talent, Gap Inc.

""How to Be Exceptional is the best book on professional development I have read in decades. It reinforces the emerging wisdom that the path to greatness is really about building profound strengths, rather than through relentlessly focusing on one's weaknesses. This is a great road map for any leader seeking to optimize their growth and impact."" -- Michael A. Peel, Yale University, Vice President, Human Resources and Administration

Seize the competitive advantage by building speed into your leadership DNA It's no secret that the pace of change in business today is unprecedented. Leaders who act quickly and inspire others to do the same are the ones who ultimately win the day. Speed reveals essential leadership qualities you can use to improve speed and ultimately drive organizational effectiveness. The book helps you assess the speed at which you work and make decisions and provides calibration regarding how you compare to 7,000 others in the authors' database. It then gives you tactics for speeding up critical elements of your day and, finally, explains how you can use the eight companion behaviors-including innovation, develop courage, initiate action, and set stretch goals--that help leaders to increase their speed.