The Master Coach: Leading with Character, Building Connections, and Engaging in Extraordinary Conversations

by Gregg Thompson

Overview

Today, coaching is recognized to be one of the most effective human resource development processes available, and it is becoming increasingly popular in organizations of all sizes. Faced with historically low levels of employee engagement (as little as 13% according to Gallup’s latest survey), business leaders see coaching as key to unlocking the human talent, creativity, and innovation that is hiding in plain sight in their workplaces. And rather than bring in external coaches for this purpose, they want to integrate coaching into their company culture—a 2015 study by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Human Capital Institute (HCI) found that 81% of organizations surveyed planned to train managers/leaders in coaching skills. The Master Coach is written for these leaders, and is perfectly positioned to become the definitive book on the topic. Drawing on the wealth of experience that has made Gregg Thompson and Bluepoint Leadership Development the choice of numerous Fortune 100 companies, it illuminates the essence of what it takes to be a great coach. The Master Coach will appeal to leaders at all organization levels, showing them how to make a significant shift in their attitudes, values and behaviors and become more coach-like in all of their daily interactions and conversations.The Master Coach is based on the simple but profound 3Cs Coaching Model. This proven approach asserts that to master the art of coaching one must have an exemplary Character that invites the trust of others, be able to form rapid Connections with others at deeply personal level, and have the ability to initiate and guide intense, attitude-changing Conversations. At every step, Thompson reminds readers that coaching is not merely about what the coach says or does; it is about who he or she is.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590794913
Publisher:	SelectBooks
Publication date:	10/13/2020
Series:	Bluepoint Leadership Series
Edition description:	None
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	140,960
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Gregg Thompson: Gregg Thompson is a leadership development facilitator, coach, author, and speaker with a passion for developing the greatness in individuals and organizations. He holds a Master of Science degree in Organization Development from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Other popular books by Gregg include Unleashed! Expecting Greatness and Other Secrets of Coaching for Exceptional Performance and The Leadership Experience: From Individual Success to Organization Significance (co-author).

Gregg is the President of Bluepoint Leadership Development, a global force in the training, development and consulting arena. The firm is known for crafting and executing exceptional developmental experiences that transform how organizations approach and practice leadership.

Table of Contents

Foreword Bob Cancalosi ix

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xvii

Introduction Marshall Goldsmith xix

Part I Foundations Of Coaching 1

1 On Becoming a Master Coach 3

2 The Coaching Perspective 19

3 Coaching is Everyone's Business 33

4 How People Learn, Grow, and Change 45

5 Morality and Ethics in Coaching 59

Part II The Master Coach Model 65

Character: Earning The Right To Coach 67

6 Authenticity 87

7 Self-Esteem 87

8 Noble Intention 103

9 Emotional Intelligence 113

Connection: Creating Partnerships for Inquiry, Learning, and Change 131

10 Appreciation 135

11 Great Expectations 143

12 Accountability 149

13 All You Need Is Love 157

Conversation: Engaging in Dialogue that Generates Possibilities and Pathways 161

14 Coaching In the Now 167

15 The Conversation and the Story 181

16 The Flow 185

17 The Three Coaching Power Tools 191

18 Constructive Confrontation 201

19 Walk Away Empty 219

Appendix 1 Getting the Most out of Leadership Coaching: A Guide for the Talent 221

Notes 225

About Bluepoint Leadership Development 228

Index 231

About the Author 241

Editorial Reviews

04/10/2017
What makes a great leader? It might just be approaching leadership as coaching, says executive coach Thompson. Organizational structures have changed and no longer rely on an untouchable, all-powerful leader, he writes; it’s more important to be viewed as an inspiring person of character than to have a fancy title. Thompson explains that a coach can help a leader develop and communicate character with great success, as coaching focuses on the individual rather than the development of the organization. A coach is not a friend, counselor, or mentor, but a person of great character who is also skilled with relationships and conversation—and can transmit this skill to others. In order to help readers develop their coaching abilities—which, Thompson warns, is not easy—he walks them through creating a coaching culture, communicating ethics and values, developing the characteristics of a great coach, and building long-term relationships. Backed with questions for self-reflection, this feel-good, inspirational guide provides a useful framework for readers interested in honing an important skill. (Apr.)

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