Leadership Coaching

"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. It also draws on work from both the western view of leadership, as well as other traditions such as using ancient writers of Sun Tzu and African myths. "This is an eminently readable book that can be easily 'picked-up and put down' between chapters and is ideal for anyone coaching leaders, or would-be leaders." The HRDirector, June 2010 "As a coach, I had my own thinking enlarged, challenged and stimulated by the depth of treatement achieved through the variety of 25 specialist practicioners and researchers who have contributed to Leadership Coaching: Working with Leaders to Develop Elite Performace..." Professional Manager, September 2010