Coaching Skills for Nonprofit Managers and Leaders
New Book: Two years in the making. It's here now!
I'm delighted to announce the publication of
my new book Coaching Skills for Nonprofit
Managers and Leaders: Developing People to Achieve the
Mission. I co-authored the book with Michelle Gislason of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services.
Do you want your people to take more initiative? Do you want them
to be more responsible and accountable? Do you need people to
stop asking the same questions and problem-solve themselves? Then
this book is for you.
This book addresses the why, what and how any manager can learn to
use a coaching approach to impact, support and evelop the people
that work with and for them, in less time.
Our publishers chose us to write this book to fill the gap in the
nonprofit/social sector. This book is valuable for anyone leading
or managing in any sector.
Coaching Skills for Nonprofit Managers and Leaders is the first coaching resource focused on the social sector that provides a dynamic way to fully engage and utilize people's talent. Based on the proven Inquiry Based Coaching™ approach by Judith Wilson, and her well-loved workshop Coaching Skills for Managers and Leaders, this practical guide provides nonprofit managers with an understanding of why and how to coach, how to initiate coaching in specific situations, how to make coaching really work, and how to refine coaching for long-term success. The book can be used by the coaching novice as a thorough topical overview or by those more experienced with coaching as a quick reference or refresher.
Coaching Skills for Nonprofit Managers and Leaders uses accessible language, examples, case studies, key questions, and exercises to help:
- Engage others to solve their own problems or reach their own solutions.
- Add proven tools to your portfolio of management approaches to create better thinkers.
- Gain more commitment and accountability from those you coach.
- Determine when to instruct, advise, delegate, facilitate, and coach.
- Use coaching for in-time, on-the-job people development.
- Overcome fears and deal head-on with difficult situations and conflict.
- Use coaching for performance improvement and on-the-job development.
- Support independent thinking and personal reflection.
- Promote better relationships and build stronger teams.
Where to Order
If you purchase the book by clicking through the links below, a portion of the proceeds will go directly back to the author, without affecting your purchase price.
Direct from the publisher.
Direct from Amazon.com.- Judith Wilson's Amazon store.
- For bulk sales, contact specialsales@wiley.com
What People Are Saying
“Every nonprofit leader must read this book. It will help you learn
tangible techniques to maximize your employees'
performance – and inspire and mentor the next generation of
nonprofit leaders.”
“The corporate sector has long known the performance
boosting power of coaching. This book brings that knowledge to the
social sector. A must read for nonprofit and foundation leaders
alike. Should be a part of every funder's portfolio.”
“The tips in this book will help you
be a better leader by showing you how to leverage the strengths
and passions of all your people – whether they're junior level
staffers or executive board members.”
“If you want to become the boss you
always wished you had but never did, read this book.”
“Rich with examples and practical
advice, the authors make a compelling case for how social sector
leaders can use coaching to unleash new potential in staff while
enriching managerial relationships.”
“As Wilson and Gislason write, our
sector is facing a crisis of leadership – many nonprofits need
to learn how to invest in their top talent, cultivate next
generation leaders, and share leadership more broadly. Coaching is
one very important way they can do this. This book gives nonprofit
managers and leaders a new skill-set to move beyond the outdated
‘heroic leader’ model. The authors have done a real service
to the field.”
About the Authors
Judith Wilson is one of only 600 International Coach Federation, Master Certified Coaches. She regularly provides leadership coaching and training globally for individuals and organizations in the nonprofit and for profit sectors.
Michelle Gislason is a senior project director at CompassPoint Nonprofit Services. CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is a consulting, research, and training organization providing nonprofits with management tools, strategies, and resources to lead change in their communities.
