Coaching for Leadership The Practice of Leadership Coaching from the World's Greatest Coaches

Praise for Coaching for Leadership "This book is the single best collection of first-rate articles on executive coaching. It covers every base from leading change to strategy and should be on the bookshelf of every student and practitioner of leadership and organizational development." -Warren Bennis, University Professor and Distinguished Professor of business, University of Southern California,and author, On Becoming a Leader, and coauthor, Geeks and Geezers "What a resource! In Coaching for Leadership, the world's best coaches come together to present an advanced tutorial on the art of coaching. Anyone interested in becoming an executive coach, either as an individual practice or within his or her organization, must immediately buy and read this essential hands-on guide." -Sally Helgesen, author, The Female Advantage and The Web of Inclusion "This exceptional book is a must read for individuals at all levels of the organization. Coaches, HR managers, and executives hoping to become coaches will benefit greatly from the concepts, practices, and techniques brought to light in Coaching for Leadership." -Vijay Govindarajan, Earl C. Daum 1924 Professor of International Business, and director, Center for Global Leadership "This book is very important and valuable reading for executives who are reaching retirement and moving into another important area of contribution: coaching others to become effective executives. It is no less significant for corporate HR executives who are increasingly called upon to manage coaching interventions on behalf of their companies' leaders." -D. Quinn Mills, professor, Harvard Business School "Coaching is a critical business skill in today's fast-changing world. Coaching for Leadership pulls together insightful contributions from several renowned coaches. This book is a must read for leaders and future leaders." -Dr. Homa Bahrami, senior lecturer, Haas School of Business, University of California, BerkeleyLyons, Laurence S. is the author of 'Coaching for Leadership The Practice of Leadership Coaching from the World's Greatest Coaches', published 2005 under ISBN 9780787977634 and ISBN 0787977632.