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Summary: Every coach should read this book!
Review: In the last ten years since I started coaching managers and leaders, I have read almost everything out there on the subject. This book stands out! The distinctions Hargrove makes about coaching provide clarity, while being very useable and transferable to others. He also writes in a very readable style, and balances profundity and humor to get his points across. Some points that I found especially useful were:How to generate a powerful coaching relationship by clarifying what each person needs to bring to the party. I found this extremely helpful in re-igniting an ebbing coaching relationship. Hargrove writes that a leader needs to "be the source" of their impossible future or what it is that they want to create. He shows how to coach someone to do this. Thinking drives behavior. Hargrove provides clarity and examples on how to coach people in a more profound and deeper way than the usual tips and techniques that novice coaches give. Hargrove also writes about getting feedback for the coaching client by doing interviews rather than using the typical 360 degree feedback forms. He says, "If more than one person calls you a horse, saddle up!" I recommend this book to coaches, managers and leaders who want to up the level of their game.
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Summary: Masterful!
Review: Masterful coaching - just another book on coaching? And what's masterful about it? Truly, this is not a book to read, its a book to study. The book reaches far beyond usual coaching-techniques. Hargrove shows the path to true, honest, efficient coaching, not stopping at predictable goals, but supporting people or organizations to go for a future that was previously called "impossible!". And here is where the masterful part begins: Hargrove calls for new standards. He calls for total, full-hearted commitment in the success for the coachee. The book "trains the trainer" on a step-by-step basis, shows how to structure the coaching from the start, guides around traps, digs deeply into do's and don'ts, brings up surprising distinctions. Very inspiring! Hargrove mentions many examples. He shares his broad knowledge and experience with others and thus proves that he is a Masterful Coach! Great book, I learned a lot!! Hans Peter Hartmann, Managing Director Avi Agency, Illnau/Switzerland
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Summary: Masterful!
Review: Masterful coaching - just another book on coaching? And what's masterful about it? Truly, this is not a book to read, its a book to study. The book reaches far beyond usual coaching-techniques. Hargrove shows the path to true, honest, efficient coaching, not stopping at predictable goals, but supporting people or organizations to go for a future that was previously called "impossible!". And here is where the masterful part begins: Hargrove calls for new standards. He calls for total, full-hearted commitment in the success for the coachee. The book "trains the trainer" on a step-by-step basis, shows how to structure the coaching from the start, guides around traps, digs deeply into do's and don'ts, brings up surprising distinctions. Very inspiring! Hargrove mentions many examples. He shares his broad knowledge and experience with others and thus proves that he is a Masterful Coach! Great book, I learned a lot!! Hans Peter Hartmann, Managing Director Avi Agency, Illnau/Switzerland
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Summary: This Book Makes A Difference
Review: Mr. Hargrove has made the concept of "transformational learning" understandable in this well written and concise text. Masterful Coaching describes a process of thinking and coaching that leads to "being" versus "doing". As a facilitator for a company that delivers adventure-based outdoor team building seminars, I was looking for a guide to help me make a real difference for my corporate clients; this book provides a structure for coaching that can have a profound and lasting impact. My personal experience of participating in "transformational learning" seminars delivered by the Landmark Education Corporation, leads me to suggest that the maximum value of this book can be realized not just by reading, but by actually participating in a seminar or training program that gives one access to a trained "transformation coach". It was only after experiencing the distinctions of transformational learning on a personal level that I became effective at coaching others in transformation.
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Summary: This Book Makes A Difference
Review: Mr. Hargrove has made the concept of "transformational learning" understandable in this well written and concise text. Masterful Coaching describes a process of thinking and coaching that leads to "being" versus "doing". As a facilitator for a company that delivers adventure-based outdoor team building seminars, I was looking for a guide to help me make a real difference for my corporate clients; this book provides a structure for coaching that can have a profound and lasting impact. My personal experience of participating in "transformational learning" seminars delivered by the Landmark Education Corporation, leads me to suggest that the maximum value of this book can be realized not just by reading, but by actually participating in a seminar or training program that gives one access to a trained "transformation coach". It was only after experiencing the distinctions of transformational learning on a personal level that I became effective at coaching others in transformation.
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Summary: This Book Makes A Difference
Review: Mr. Hargrove has made the concept of "transformational learning" understandable in this well written and concise text. Masterful Coaching describes a process of thinking and coaching that leads to "being" versus "doing". As a facilitator for a company that delivers adventure-based outdoor team building seminars, I was looking for a guide to help me make a real difference for my corporate clients; this book provides a structure for coaching that can have a profound and lasting impact. My personal experience of participating in "transformational learning" seminars delivered by the Landmark Education Corporation, leads me to suggest that the maximum value of this book can be realized not just by reading, but by actually participating in a seminar or training program that gives one access to a trained "transformation coach". It was only after experiencing the distinctions of transformational learning on a personal level that I became effective at coaching others in transformation.
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Summary: Leaders as coaches
Review: Not a difficult book to read on the importance of coach's influence inside of organizations and their need for commitment and vision. Starting with a definition of what Hargrove terms a transformational coach and their responsibilities he uses quotes, examples, and case studies to demonstrate his ideas of an effective coach. At times the word coach could be translated to leader or leadership whether in a corporation, military, or other endeavor, however his predominate use of the word is that of mentor. He portrays this person as a master at working with others to create change, collaboration, action, and above all vision. His simple graphics and tables give a simple outline view of his major points making them very clear to the reader. The setup of this book makes it useful as an easy reference when the reader is looking for quick guidance and for later review. It is a book for anyone who plans to influence lives for change.
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Summary: Among the Best on Coaching for Extraordinary Results
Review: Robert Hargrove has done an exceptional job of clearly articulating and illustrating principles that have often been difficult to express in writing. Early in the text he links the ability to create truly extraordinary results with "personal transformation" and introduces the concept of "transformational learning." He does this by asking us to consider three learning loops: single loop learning (adding new skills-what normally passes for education), double loop learning (altering patterns of thinking/behavior), and triple loop learning (shifting context). Fully grasping the third loop and its potential impact is not trivial, and the capacity to operate at this level provides a coach, manager, or leader an access to "transformation" of who people are and what they perceive in a given situation. The results can be far beyond the predictable. I personally know of corporate programs based on the principles of this book that have generated millions through productivity gains in a span of a six months. This is NOT manipulation. Hargrove states in chapter 1, "it requires authentic communication" and again in chapter 4, "Any attempt to manipulate people will likely be detected and backfire." If you are accountable for producing results through others as a leader, manager, business owner, or little league coach, this book provides powerful material for helping them achieve performance far beyond what is predictable. For those already on the cutting edge of consulting in the distinctions of being, context, enrollment, and personal and organizational transformation, Hargrove's book offers yet more ways to express these ideas and produce the results that lead to effective action. The book also serves as a valuable text for individuals you wish to develop as coaches. For those new to these ideas, the book is an excellent introduction to the principles of being vs. doing, committed speaking and listening, integrity (as a distinction), and personal transformation.
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Summary: Among the Best on Coaching for Extraordinary Results
Review: Robert Hargrove has done an exceptional job of clearly articulating and illustrating principles that have often been difficult to express in writing. Early in the text he links the ability to create truly extraordinary results with "personal transformation" and introduces the concept of "transformational learning." He does this by asking us to consider three learning loops: single loop learning (adding new skills-what normally passes for education), double loop learning (altering patterns of thinking/behavior), and triple loop learning (shifting context). Fully grasping the third loop and its potential impact is not trivial, and the capacity to operate at this level provides a coach, manager, or leader an access to "transformation" of who people are and what they perceive in a given situation. The results can be far beyond the predictable. I personally know of corporate programs based on the principles of this book that have generated millions through productivity gains in a span of a six months. This is NOT manipulation. Hargrove states in chapter 1, "it requires authentic communication" and again in chapter 4, "Any attempt to manipulate people will likely be detected and backfire." If you are accountable for producing results through others as a leader, manager, business owner, or little league coach, this book provides powerful material for helping them achieve performance far beyond what is predictable. For those already on the cutting edge of consulting in the distinctions of being, context, enrollment, and personal and organizational transformation, Hargrove's book offers yet more ways to express these ideas and produce the results that lead to effective action. The book also serves as a valuable text for individuals you wish to develop as coaches. For those new to these ideas, the book is an excellent introduction to the principles of being vs. doing, committed speaking and listening, integrity (as a distinction), and personal transformation.
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Summary: Reflections on Masterful Coaching
Review: Robert Hargrove's work, Masterful Coaching, is a thought-provoking journey into the essence of what is required for the transformation of individual contributions within organizations. As such, it provides both inspirational and pratical guidelines for the manager who wishes to impact the growth of his/her people. The ideas are rich and the challenge profound for those who wish to embark on such a journey.
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