The Art and Practice of Leadership Coaching: 50 Top Executive Coaches Reveal Their Secrets

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Research Sponsor

Linkage, Inc.

We a re a global organizational development company that specializes in lead-
ership development—and leadership coaching.
Along the way, we have developed a defined approach to coaching lead-
ers. At Linkage, we believe that the best coaching occurs within context,
working with individual leaders to drive personal behavioral change against
the backdrop ofthe business strategy and the larger team. We believe that
the coaching must be grounded in the practical—and geared toward action.
And we believe in:

•Employing proven assessment tools for insight and perspective

•Using clear measurements to track behavioral change and its impact on

performance

•Providing tools and techniques so that coaching happens “on the play-

ing field”

•Respecting confidentiality while also connecting back to the key peo-

ple around the coachee

•Imparting w isdom but insisting upon action

This is the approach that our cadre of experienced coaches employ when
coaching individuals and teams. And this is the approach at the center of our
programs and events revolving around coaching, including the industry-
leading Coaching Leaders Cer tification Program.
We also recognize that the Linkage approach to coaching leaders isn’t the
only one. That’s why we have such a passion for leadership coaching. And
that’s why we decided to sponsor the development of this book.
We have other books that we are sponsoring on mission-critical leadership
topics that are in the process of being published. We offer a range of inte-
grated leadership development and strategic change solutions that include
strategic consulting services, customized on-site training experiences, tai-
lored assessment services, and benchmark research. And we offer a full range