Success tools for CEO coaches: Be a learner, leader and ladder
Human Resource Management International Digest
ISSN: 0967-0734
Article publication date: 8 July 2014
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to stress the need for continuous learning and constant feedback to help people develop as leaders.
Design/methodology/approach
The study equips Chief Executive Officer (CEO) coaches with tools to build leaders who will become ladders for others. In addition, it considers examples of leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi.
Findings
The study emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and constant feedback, which it covers from the perspective of executive coaching and education.
Practical implications
It explains that open discussion between senior leaders and entry-level leaders can help ensure a seamless supply of leadership talent.
Social implications
The study claims that the findings can be applied in industry to build new leaders to replace those from the baby-boomer generation who are currently retiring.
Originality/value
The study lays the accent on feedback as a leadership-development tool.
Keywords
Citation
Rao, M.S. (2014), "Success tools for CEO coaches: Be a learner, leader and ladder", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 22 No. 5, pp. 33-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-07-2014-0102
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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