Advancing Executive Coaching: Setting the Course for Successful Leadership Coaching (with errata sheet)

San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2011. NOT a library discard. Includes errata sheet, laid in. Near Fine condition. NO chips, tears or fading. Bright and shiny. Square and tight. Previous owner's name. Pages are otherwise fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked -- apparently seldom, if ever read. Foreword by Allen I. Kraut. 2011. First printing with "First Edition" so stated and complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Bound in the original silver-stamped brown boards. From the publisher: "Executive coaching is vital for developing talent in organizations today. Despite the recognized promise that executive coaching holds as a powerful means for leadership development, gaps remain in what we know about the science and practice of coaching. This volume provides a comprehensive resource for those addressing the most critical issues impacting the future of leadership coaching as an organizational development initiative. Volume editors, Gina Hernez-Broome and Lisa Boyce assembled an elite group of 30 seasoned professionals in the executive coaching field to contribute 16 thought-provoking and resource-filled chapters. Contributors address key facets of executive coaching and share emergent thinking in the field by examining the individuals and organizations, processes and practices, and research and applications for evaluating leadership coaching. Readers will gain insights about key stakeholders and complex processes to increase coaching effectiveness, maximize the impact of coaching practices, and provide evidence for the value of coaching programs. Advancing Executive Coaching provides a serious resource for professional coaches, but also a broader audience including managers, executives, human resource professionals, and academics seeking a deeper understanding of leadership coaching initiatives within an organizational context. Grounded in scientific thinking and evidenced-based practices, this volume provides clear guidelines, practical advice, and illustrative case studies to produce an integrative understanding of the current state and insight into future directions critical to advancing leadership coaching as a profession." Praise for Advancing Executive Coaching: "Rich in content, this book is an impressive and varied review of the field of coaching from a notable assembly of authors. It is thought provoking yet practical, and represents an important contribution to a fast-moving field. A must read for anyone interested in executive coaching and all organizations that want to implement coaching " -- Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach and author of the New York Times best-sellers, MOJO and What Got You Here Won't Get You There. "This excellent book on executive coaching takes the reader on an exciting journey of discovery and explores the link between practice and research. A great resource for HR professionals and coaches." -- Professor Stephen Palmer, Ph.D., director of the Coaching Psychology Unit, City University, London, United Kingdom. "If you are looking for a solid evidence-based book on leadership and executive coaching  look no further. From tools and techniques, to theoretical frameworks and practice advice on how to implement and measure leadership coaching  it's all here. A must-have for the novice and experienced executive coach alike. Enjoy!" -- Anthony M. Grant, Ph.D., director, Coaching Psychology Unit, University of Sydney. "The book offers both tested strategies and techniques and an exploration of emerging issues and new directions." -- Cindy McCauley, Ph.D., senior fellow at the Center for Creative Leadership. "The editors have compiled an 'all-star' roster of authors who tackle issues from implementing and evaluating coaching programs to maximizing the effectiveness of individual coaching relationships. This book will be a must have for anyone interested in world-class executive coaching." -- Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D., 2010 SIOP President, Professor and Director of the Industrial and Organizational Psychology Program at Colorado State University.. First Edition (so stated). Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. lxi, 480pp. [541 total pages]. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.