The author identifies attributes and strategies of highly successful educational coaches. Use the self-assessment tool to uncover your strengths along with those of the individuals you are coaching. Then, develop your own philosophy of coaching, learn the language of coaching, establish goals and an action plan, and design strategies to accomplish your goals—observation skills, listening and questioning techniques, and ways to develop trust.
Reviewed by Carol Campbell, PhD
Vice President for Education
Southwestern Union Conference
Author: Thomas L. Friedman
