Opening the Door to Coaching Conversations

What does coach leadership look like in action?

Effective leaders help others learn to resolve issues. This companion and follow-up book to Coaching Conversations brings the coaching style of leadership to life with stories of real people, facing real problems, who use coaching skills to empower their staff. Each chapter deals with a challenging leadership area and includes space for personal reflection, questions, and next steps. Topics covered include:

• Core values
• Building trust and community
• High expectations
• School turnaround
• Garnering genuine buy-in
• Difficult conversations
• Accountability
• Balancing personal and professional commitments