The Extraordinary Coach: How the Best Leaders Help Others Grow

An "interactive" approach to coaching from one of today's most forward-thinking leadership gurusJohn Zenger established himself as a top-tier leadership expert with his groundbreaking booksThe Extraordinary LeaderandThe Inspiring Leader. Now, he teams up with executive coach Kathleen Stinnett to put you on the fast track to expertise in business coaching.The Extraordinary Coachworks as an immersion course in coaching, providing the skills you need to become a highly effective leader in no time flat.As with his other books, Zenger researched thousands of assessments from the most effective coaches. Then he and Stinnett combined the research with the latest findings from the world of clinical psychology to map out the real success secrets of today's best coaches.This practical, multi-layered training guide provides the tools you need, including: Companion Video(on their website) showing "real" coaching in action Conversation Guideoffering framework for any possible scenario Application Worksheetsto help prepare yourself for upcoming coaching situations List of Questionsto ask in their own coaching conversationsBuilding a firm foundation in the correlation between coaching effectiveness and employee engagement, you will quickly and effectively master the critical skill of coaching.The Extraordinary Coachwill ensure you make a powerful contribution to the long-term success of your organization.

John H. Zenger is the cofounder of the executive education firm Zenger | Folkman. Coauthor of the bestselling books The Extraordinary Leader and The Inspiring Leader, he was inducted into the Human Resources Development Hall of Fame in 1994 and received the Thought Leader Award from his industry colleagues in 2005. Zenger resides in Midway, UT.
Kathleen Stinnett is a senior consultant and executive coach with Zenger | Folkman. She serves on the faculty of the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara, leading foundational workshops required for the professional certification program. In 2005, Stinnett earned the Master Certified Coach credential (MCC) through the International Coaching Federation. She resides in Santa Barbara, CA.