This book is a timely masterpiece on scalable approaches for coaching. It not only presents a structured approach for the concept of “Manager as a Coach” but also introduces a convincing body of empirical evidence that this coaching proposal is in much demand in today’s organizations. I have personally used this approach and made positive […]
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Engagement is inspired by clarity and attentive, ongoing support. With his book, based on many interviews and careful attention, Andreas von der Heydt has combined his deep passion for coaching and people development with the knowledge of others to create this very valuable guide to coaching and transformation. – Rita King, Co-Director, Science House
This book consolidates very effectively the essence of leadership and coaching and puts it into an actionable and pragmatic business framework. Through simple, jargon-free language, Andreas von der Heydt helps you with his proposed inhouse coaching model to bring your teams’ heads and hearts together on the journey towards a better and more successful normal.
As a CEO myself who follows and lives a coaching approach to recruit and retain exceptional talent, I can clearly state that this book is a must-read for leaders and organizational development practitioners who aim for excellence. It describes how coaching is a performance activity that impacts leaders, teams, and culture holistically in order to
For organizations to thrive in today’s complex environment, creating and growing a coaching culture, led and championed by its own managers will be key. Andreas von der Heydt has expertly combined evidence-based coaching research with practical business applicability drawn from his profound experience as both executive coach and leader to unpack the key elements for
Companies like 3M, Google, DreamWorks and Facebook have in common that they’ve embraced the idea of allowing their employees to become inside-entrepreneurs, so-called intrapreneurs, and capitalized on new business ideas. These intrapreneurs take new initiatives without being asked to do so. Hence, they focus on innovation and creativity, and transform an idea into a profitable
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In order to achieve big goals we need to be willing to think big. Theoretically we all can do it. In reality, however, we often constrain ourselves, we have doubts in our skills and capabilities, and we might lack self-belief and confidence. As a result we do not see the big picture. How to get
Have you ever wondered why some work groups display effective teamwork and other teams are dysfunctional? Why are some teams highly performing, are charged up with energy, and love to go for the impossible? And then there are teams which struggle, are without direction and agenda, and get lost in bureaucratic processes versus flourishing on
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Every great leader had or has a great mentor. And every leader should sooner or later act as a mentor. Why? In mentoring and in teaching you as the mentor will also learn and develop. At the same time learning and growing will eventually enable your mentee to become a teacher and mentor herself. Steve
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The other day I met with a good friend who happens to be also a mentor of mine. An amazing lady and very successful senior executive. We conducted an engaging and stimulating exchange on leadership. As we usually do when we catch up. I thought that some of her statements were both very insightful and
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