Leading Effectively e-Newsletter - February 2008 Issue

Leadership Coaching

Having a leadership coach sounds like a good idea, but what impact does it really make? Find out how leadership coaches can accelerate your growth as a leader -- and how you can get the most value from them.

Articles

Coaching for Results
Coaching is increasingly popular, but when your time and reputation are on the line, you need to know its true value. "Evaluate your potential coach or coaching organization with the end in mind," suggests CCL's Clemson Turregano. "What are you trying to achieve? What are the consequences of not meeting your goals? How will the coach help you get results?"  (more...)

The Coaching Relationship
A good coaching outcome requires a good coaching relationship. Here's what you need to know about choosing a coach and establishing a solid partnership.  (more...)

Ready for a Coach? What Next?
Coaching is all about change. So how does a leadership coach help you grow and change as a leader?

"Good leadership coaching begins with a solid relationship and a focus on results," says CCL's Clemson Turregano. "At CCL, the activity of coaching revolves around three things: assessment, challenge and support."  (more...)

Team Dynamics: Coaching Your Team
Leadership coaching doesn't have to be a one-on-one process. Just like coaching a sports team, coaching a work team involves honing both individual skill and group talent.  (more...)

Creating a Coaching Culture
Coaching can have a powerful impact on an individual leader. Imagine if those positive outcomes are replicated throughout the organization. Creating a coaching organization does just that.  (more...)

Results of the CCL Poll: Leading Sideways
In our January 2008 Leading Effectively e-newsletter, readers were asked to share their experience and ideas about leading during a crisis. Nearly 100 readers responded.  (more...)

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Event Spotlight

CCL and the Treasury Executive Institute Hosting D.C. Area Event
If you are a government employee in charge of training for your agency, plan to join us on March 11, 2008 at the Treasury Executive Institute in Washington, DC for a complimentary half-day learning event. Learn more

Upcoming CCL Leading Effectively Webinars

Women in Leadership: Navigating the Narrow Band and the Balance Beam
February 26, 1-2 p.m. ET
Price: $75 Premium Members: $25

Social Identity: Knowing Yourself, Leading Others
March 13, 1-2 p.m. ET
Price: $75 Premium Members: $25

Leadership for Sustainability: Exploring Global Responsibility
March 19, 1-2 p.m. ET
Price: $75 Premium Members: $25

Building an Authentic Leadership Image
April 10, 1-2 p.m. ET
Price: $75 Premium Members: $25

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