Myths and truths about coaching: How to acquire right perspective to enhance leadership excellence
Human Resource Management International Digest
ISSN: 0967-0734
Article publication date: 8 June 2015
Abstract
Purpose
Demonstrates how to acquire right perspective to enhance leadership excellence.
Design/methodology/approach
Considers 14 myths about coaching and puts forward an alternative viewpoint.
Findings
Defines coaching as a process of hand-holding, questioning, listening, guiding and sharing knowledge and expertise.
Practical implications
Shows that coaching helps people to acquire skills, abilities and knowledge to enhance their leadership excellence.
Social implications
Seeks strong support from all stakeholders including educators, trainers, mentors and counselors to differentiate coaching from other disciplines.
Originality/value
Turns the spotlight on coaching as a specialism that can make a difference to the lives of learners.
Keywords
Citation
Rao, M.S. (2015), "Myths and truths about coaching: How to acquire right perspective to enhance leadership excellence", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 23 No. 4, pp. 35-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-05-2015-0070
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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