Book 399

THE THIRD EDITION of the classic book Coaching for Leadership is written for today’s coaches who are challenged with the task of combining concepts from various disciplines in order to help their clients, especially high-potential leaders, learn and succeed. In this sense, coaches have to become discriminating eclectics, developing a keen sense of judgment to select which ideas are best woven into their coaching method and which concepts are best to ignore. Coaching for Leadership is intended to be a cherished companion in that learning journey presented by the world’s greatest coaches, including: Marshall Goldsmith, Paul Hersey, Beverly Kaye, Dave Ulrich, and many more.

This comprehensive resource offers a wealth of material for established and novice coaches including proven coaching techniques, key principles, and important learning points. The book offers a concise overview of the foundations of coaching and reveals

  • What it takes to coach for engagement and retention
  • Why mentoring is circular
  • How to build a team without wasting time
  • What it means to be a purposeful leader
  • How to write like a leader
  • The right stuff of leadership
  • What is needed to lead across national boundaries
  • How to coach high potential women
  • Why coaching is empowerment
  • How to influence decision makers
  • Why you should double your value
  • The ten suggestions for successful peer coaching
  • The coaching tools for the leadership journey
  • How to coach executives for succession

Coaching for Leadership is a proven resource that offers best practices, sample scenarios, case studies, and practical tools.


Book 404

Based on the best-selling Coaching for Leadership (which contains an invaluable and timeless collection of thoughts and theory from some of the world's best thinkers) this workbook is filled with illustrative case studies, examples, exercises, and activities. It addresses matrix effects (what role the organization's structure influenced the outcome), personal dynamics (the psychology and logic about how the story evolved) and additional questions for coaching practice and questions for leaders. The workbook contains its own unique material related to Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development, Organizational Complexity and Change; Leadership; Coaching; and Consulting Skills.

A workbook and book set on the art of business coachingLeading coaches have come together to create Coaching for Leadership: Writings on Leadership from the World's Greatest Coaches, 3rd Edition. These leaders provide a hands-on guide on the art of business coaching. Readers can prepare to motivate their organizations, and individuals at any company level can apply the book's concepts. The case study workbook in this business coaching set offers additional guidance in methods for corporate success and motivating organizations.