Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion by Richard Boyatzis | Lifelong Learning & Leadership Book
Brand: Richard Boyatzis
This book by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin Smith, and Ellen Van Oosten teaches a compassionate coaching approach that connects to people's positive visions for sustainable change. Its standout quality is shifting from problem-fixing to dream-inspired growth, perfect for leaders, managers, coaches, and teachers.
Key Features
- Unlock sustainable change by focusing on positive visions instead of fixing flaws
- Energize coaching with compassion to overcome defensiveness and inspire creativity
- Draw from decades of research and real-life stories for proven results
- Build lifelong learning through self-reflective questions and exercises
- Empower leaders and coaches to foster meaningful personal growth
Pros
- Research-backed strategies with real-life examples
- Practical exercises for immediate application
- Inspiring shift to vision-focused coaching
Cons
- Emphasizes reflective practice over quick fixes
- Best suited for those in helping professions
- Dense with research, may require focused reading