Coaching in General

	THE REVISION OF DENNIS KINLAW'S VERY SUCCESSFUL COACHING FOR COMMITMENT. This book is based on the author's premise that coaching is one of the best ways to build employee commitment, and that commitment is key to sustained, superior performance. The first edition focused on managers and supervisors as coaches. Since the first edition was published, there has been an erosion of leadership roles; more and more individuals have been placed in leadership positions, and self-directed teams are becoming more and more common. As a result of these changes, Kinlaw has refocused the revision to address most everyone in an organization. Coaching is essential to teaching new skills, bridging gaps in performance, and provoking enhanced workplace performance. This step-by-step resource shows professionals how to counsel, mentor, and tutor their coworkers or direct reports.
	COACHING FOR IMPROVED WORK PERFORMANCE, by Ferdinand Fournies This completely revised and updated edition of the classic management coaching "bible" shows proven ways to get workers to perform at the highest level while eliminating the self-destructive kinds of behaviors that have become increasingly prevalent in recent years. With this handbook, managers at all levels will be able to use face-to-face coaching procedures with their subordinates to obtain immediate, positive results and eliminate self-destructive employee behavior. Coaching has proven to be one of the most powerful one-on-one management techniques for getting the best out of every employee. This book stands as one of the most practical guides for effectively coaching all levels of employees in any workplace situation.
	COACHING FOR PERFORMANCE by John Whitmore Well structured, well written and practical. It is a good model for those wishing to develop their own facilitating and coaching skills. Clear, concise, hands-on, and reader friendly, this is a coaching guide written in a coaching style. Great overview of coaching. Whitmore clearly explains coaching and how its correct use can impact both your organization and your success as a manager. He gives plenty of facts and outlines for use.
	MASTERFUL COACHING by Robert Hargrove Written as an interactive dialogue with the reader, this book emphasizes core coaching skills--sponsoring, counseling, acknowledging, teaching and confronting. Provides examples of coaching for breakthrough results from leading companies. For individuals who are ready and willing to take on the challenge of transforming their own life and impacting others both in the workplace and on a personal level. The passion of the author is evident and the presentations of ideas are thought provoking, human, insightful and straightforward. The author discusses the shift from dominance to learning in groups and organizations and provides examples for the reader to internalize and better understand the paradigm shift. The role of the coach is defined in the context of being a steward.
	THE CORPORATE COACH, by James Miller The founder and CEO of Miller Business Systems offers advice on motivating employees, suggesting that companies take a personal approach by coaching employees as they would a team and empowering workers, giving them opportunities to develop and improve. A "how-to" on building a customer oriented team. The "Coach's Checklists" at the end of each chapter are each worth the price of the book. This book drives home the point that the ONLY difference between a business and sports team is the field they play on.
	THE HANDBOOK OF COACHING, by Frederick Hudson An indispensable workbook for coaches, aspiring coaches, human resource managers, and visionary executives, this timely book offers a complete overview of the fast-growing field that transforms organizations and empowers new leaders. It presents an essential compendium of the basic information, concisely describing the major theories, skills, and techniques of coaching. A prudent read for every genuinely aspiring coach.

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	DRIVING FEAR OUT OF THE WORKPLACE, by Kathleen Ryan and Daniel Oestreich A culture of fear permeates many organizations, draining them of their potential and vitality. Based on their interview findings, the authors examine how fear is a major obstacle to open communication and organizational effectiveness. The book also addresses fear during times of rapid change. In this work you will find strategies for building a high-trust work environment. The book is loaded with good, practical guidance for managers.
	FIRST BREAK ALL THE RULES, by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman The two consultants for the Gallup Organization debunk some dearly held notions about management, such as "treat people as you like to be treated"; "people are capable of almost anything"; and "a manager's role is diminishing in today's economy." "Great managers are revolutionaries," the authors write. "This book will take you inside the minds of these managers to explain why they have toppled conventional wisdom and reveal the new truths they have forged in its place." This book is the culmination of over 80,000 interviews conducted by The Gallup Organization. This is insightful work; no pundit-speak and no ivory tower theorizing.
	FLIGHT OF THE BUFFALO, by James Belasco and Ralph Stayer A hardcover bestseller now in paperback presents a management program that encourages employee leadership--which today's companies must have more of if they are to survive the coming decades. The author of Teaching the Elephant to Dance delivers a revolutionary model of "employee leadership" essential to American corporations in the decade ahead.
	GUNG HO!, by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles An invaluable management tool that outlines foolproof ways to increase productivity by fostering excellent morale in the workplace. Through the inspirational story of business leaders, the revolutionary technique of Gung Ho! is revealed in three simple, yet amazingly powerful principles: The Spirit of the Squirrel: Practice worthwhile work; The Way of the Beaver: Be in control of achieving the goal; The Gift of the Goose: Cheer each other on. Destined to become a classic, Gung Ho! also includes a clear game plan with a step-by-step outline for instituting these groundbreaking ideas that boost enthusiasm and performance and usher in astonishing results for any organization.
	HOW TO THINK LIKE A CEO, by D.A. Benton The best selling insider's guide on what it takes to think, act like, and become a CEO. Based on interviews with hundreds of the nation's top executives, a step-by-step guide outlines 22 key traits crucial to executive success, such as self-confidence, attitude control, tenacity, and a constant drive for self-improvement.
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	THE HEART OF A LEADER, by Ken Blanchard Success-building quotes from the popular motivational speaker and co-author of the million-seller The One-Minute Manager! Nuggets of wisdom help readers master the attitudes and actions that create outstanding achievement. Easy to read.
	CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL AT WORK, by Jack Canfield and mark Victor Hansen A timely addition to the ever-popular Chicken Soup for the Soul collection, this volume features stories of exceptional courage, compassion, and dedication in the workplace. Employees and employers alike will savor these soul-strengthening accounts of individuals who discover spiritual values and find personal fulfillment on the job.