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Inspire people to perform at their best in any workplace environmentCoaching & Mentoring For Dummies is the playbook to help supervisors change their role from doer/manager to coach/mentor. Leadership and coaching expert Leo MacLeod, shares the secrets of motivating employees to find purpose in their work and grow as independent problem solvers--without micromanaging them. Written for today's changing workplace, the book provides guidance on leading diverse teams, working with younger generations and working remotely. Business is built on relationships, especially in today's global economy. Coaching and mentoring are more important than ever. This readable guide provides you with the skills to strengthen connections and pass on useful knowledge that will help teams elevate their productivity and quality of work.* Gain or improve the coaching skills that drive employee performance and commitment in diverse workforces* Encourage colleagues to deliver results and guide employees to think for themselves* Motivate teams both in person and virtually, and navigate intergenerational issues* Be a sounding board for others and get the best out of your teams* Foster mentoring relationships that help employees grow and stay engaged in their careers.This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who wants to learn the best practices of coaching and mentorship in today's diverse, digital world.

"Exceptionally well written and thoroughly ''reader friendly'' in organization and presentation, From the Ground Up: Stories and Lessons from Architects and Engineers Who Learned to Be Leaders will have a very special and relevant appeal to anyone engaged in Business Mentoring & Coaching." -Midwest Book ReviewWhat does it mean to be a successful leader in your industry?You''re one of the firm''s go-to people for fixing problems and making clients happy. But you question if you want to take on the tough work of being a leader at the same time as being a doer: the heavier workload, managing performance of other people, the longer hours and stress.  Do you really want to take the more challenging path to make a difference in your life and the firm? Based on twenty-five years of successfully coaching emerging leaders, Leo MacLeod has developed a simple-to-follow program to help you get there-the place where you are respected as a professional, influence others to do their best work, and maintain sanity. You''ll learn how to:Organize your day for successDistinguish between important tasks and urgent tasksManage emails and meeting so they don''t take over your dayDelegate tasks and manage interruptionsNegotiate new demands on your time Mentor your team so they don''t feel overmanagedAdvocate for what''s important to you at the office and in your lifeFull of lessons learned and stories from those who have come before you, From the Ground Up is your guidebook to stepping into your new role without leaving yourself behind.