Overview
Leadership Coaching examines the models and techniques used to develop leadership in others through a coaching relationship. Twenty-five leading international coaches critique a range of both popular and less well-known coaching models, providing new insights and practical guidance for those whose role it is to coach for optimum performance.
The book covers a broad range of topics key to coaching for leadership including: emotional intelligence, transformational leadership, public services leadership, change, and coaching an international board. It also draws on work from both the western view of leadership as well as other traditions, such as using ancient writer like Sun Tzu and African myths.
US-based contributors include Marshall Goldsmith and Barry Oshry (Power and Systems). Other contributors include: Declan Woods (Penna Consulting, London South Bank University), Jean Hartley (Warwick Business School), Ho Law (Empsy Ltd), Stuart Duff (Pearn Kandola), Ceri Roderick (Pearn Kandola), Martin Egan (Axialent), Graham Lee (Oxford Consulting Group), Doug Strycharczyk (AQR Ltd), Jonathan Perks (Penna Consulting), Adrian Furnham (London University), Juliette Alban-Metcalfe (Real World Consulting), Katherine Tulpa (Urban Coaching).
Synopsis
Leadership Coaching examines the models and techniques used to develop leadership in others through a coaching relationship. Looking at specific models, each contributor reviews the research which supports the model and then explores how the model can be of help in a coaching relationship. The book includes chapters on well-known models such as Porter’s Strategy model and Goleman’s model of leadership styles.
Editorials
From the Publisher
"This book is filled with useful models, insights and profound thinking that can serve any serious coach." — W Timothy Gallwey, author of The Inner Game of Tennis, The Inner Game of Work and The Inner Game of Stress"This book contains the latest thinking on coaching and leadership. The chapters are well researched and provide practical advice. It is a must read book for anyone involved in coaching." — Professor Binna Kandola OBE
"Psychologists, coaches, and consultants from around the world describe 15 popular and less-well known leadership coaching models. In addition to the Western view of leadership, a few of the models draw on other traditions, such as ancient Asian philosophers and African myths. Some models explored include authentic leadership, coaching for emotionally intelligent leadership, coaching political leaders, transformational leadership, and coaching global teams. Supporting research is reviewed for each model, and each chapter includes case studies." — Book News Inc.