The Power of Positive Coaching

The Mindset and Habits to Inspire Winning Results and Relationships

by Lee J. Colan & Julie Davis-Colan

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Pub Date Jan 04 2019 | Archive Date Jan 11 2019

Business, Leadership, Finance

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Description

Positive Coaching Mindset x Positive Coaching Habits = Winning Results and Relationships

Most coaching books focus on skills and scripts. But without the right mindset, those skills and scripts will not yield the response and results your want from your team. When you have a positive mindset, you are able to see more opportunities for growth and improvement. Coaching is not just about investing in others―it’s about investing in yourself. When you grow, you can better help others grow.

The Power of Positive Coaching shows you how to elevate your coaching game and drive winning results and relationships. Acclaimed coaches Lee Colan, Ph.D. and Julie Davis-Colan reveal how to build a positive coaching mindset that you can use to apply the five positive coaching habits

With this book as your guide, you’ll learn how to:

•Develop a more positive mindset to leverage on the job and in your personal life •Build proven, positive coaching habits by using simple tools and techniques

•Inspire better results and relationships on your team

•Explain the circle of consequences to gain alignment

•Ask purposeful questions to ignite engagement

•Involve your team to reduce the eight areas of waste to enlist ownership

•Measure performance with relevant scoreboards to enhance accountability

•Appreciate the people behind your employees to deepen commitment.

Apply The Power of Positive Coaching, and create a positive ripple effect throughout your team, your business, and your life.

Positive Coaching Mindset x Positive Coaching Habits = Winning Results and Relationships

Most coaching books focus on skills and scripts. But without the right mindset, those skills and scripts will...

Advance Praise

“Lee and Julie deliver powerful lessons with simple, concise language. As inspirational as it is practical. A vital tool for leaders at any career stage. An extraordinary book!” ―Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, The Thinkers50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the World

“Lee Colan keeps it simple and impactful! His employee engagement concepts have been deeply embedded into our organization for years. I am excited to apply these practical coaching concepts and tools from The Power of Positive Coaching, and I have no doubt they will benefit our legacy company for years to come.” ―Frank Dulcich, President & CEO, Pacific Seafood Group

“Leaders everywhere would derive great rewards from the specific, impactful, and helpful guidance that Lee and Julie deliver on effective coaching. The Power of Positive Coaching provides what all of us need to ensure that we nurture successful mentoring relationships and effectively steward the next generation of leaders in our organizations and communities.” ―Charles L. Iacovou, Sisel Distinguished Dean of the School of Business, Wake Forest University

“The Power of Positive Coaching describes the daily challenge of coaching in simple terms and brings it to life with engaging examples. The authors’ encouraging style and practical tools empower leaders to take positive action for their teams . . . and inspire positive results.” ―Daniel L. Jones, President & CEO, Encore Wire Corporation

“This book has a great effort to impact ratio. The Power of Positive Coaching is an easy, engaging read while it cuts through the clutter to deliver impactful tools. It resonates with new and seasoned leaders to help them elevate their coaching game.” ―Kevin McManus, Head of Sales, North America Services, SAP AMERICA, INC

“The authors cracked the coaching code! They simplified the art of coaching into five easily communicated and applied steps. Thank you, Lee, for being an inspiring leader and coach!” ―Jerry L. Crawford, CEO, Jani-King International, Inc.

“Lee Colan and Julie Davis-Colan provide a timely and relevant book every leader and aspiring leader should read. As the authors so aptly point out, ‘the best way to coach for positive results is to think and act positive.’ A good first step would be to read this book.” ―Joel T. Allison, Senior Advisor to the Robbins Institute for Health Policy and Leadership, Baylor University

“The authors know it’s not about complex competencies or innate skills― it’s about the simple and clear things we THINK and DO every day. No scripts or flow charts to remember―just powerful tips and behaviors paired with proven tools to boost team performance.” ―Dean Carter, Vice President, Human Resources & Shared Services, Patagonia