Coach-Like Leadership Book
A Journey of Transformation and Connection
by J. Victor McGuire, Ph.d.
Unlock the Power
of Coach-Like Leadership
This book is designed for leaders who want to enhance their leadership style by incorporating the principles of coaching. Whether you’re new to the concept of coaching, uncertain of its effectiveness, or not certified as a coach, this book is for you. It’s a practical guide for leaders who want to become more “Coach-Like” in their approach to leadership, empowering those they lead to discover their own potential.
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A Personal Journey
The inspiration for “Coach Like Leadership” comes from my formative years spent in a boys’ home, where I lived with eleven other adolescent boys under the guidance of caring and resilient cottage parents. These individuals, who were more than just authority figures, embodied the qualities of curiosity, caring, presence, listening, observation, patience, creativity, improving, and resilience—the very qualities this book explores.
Over the years, I have been fortunate to encounter various Coach-Like individuals—parents, teachers, coaches, and friends—who have deeply influenced my life. These people demonstrated the same qualities that are at the heart of Coach-Like Leadership: Curiosity, Caring, Belonging, Presence, Listening, Observation, Patience, Creativity, Improving, Liberation, and Resilience.
You Are the Expert of You
Professional coaching is about supporting the client to be the expert of themselves. It’s an experience where the client is at the center, and the coach listens deeply to understand what is truly important to them. As a Coach-Like Leader, your role is to create an environment that allows those you lead to live their own journey. It’s about focusing on who is in front of you at this moment, helping them to discover their path.
If there’s one thing I wish for you, it’s that you discover the power of being a Coach-Like Leader.
A Masterclass in Leadership
Let’s Get Real
Teaching and leading are not just about giving orders. Over my years as a teacher across America, I learned that showing up with kindness, humor, and a genuine desire to invest in others’ lives is far more effective. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my wife and I adopted a rescue pup, Coopie. While training a new pet isn’t the same as leading people, there are parallels. Coach-Like Leadership is akin to teaching children or training a pet—it’s about caring for others and making them feel valued. When we care, we coach, we guide, and we lead effectively.
On the contrary, barking orders rarely leads to positive outcomes, whether with children, animals, or employees. Coach-Like Leadership is about moving beyond command-and-control tactics to truly invest in the growth and well-being of those you lead.
Discover Coach-Like Leadership
This book is an invitation to explore the qualities of Coach-Like Leadership—Curiosity, Caring, Belonging, Presence, Listening, Observation, Patience, Creativity, Improving, Liberation, and Resilience. Each chapter delves into one of these qualities, providing insights and practical tips to help you become a more effective and compassionate leader.
Esteemed Contributors
“Coach Like Leadership” is not just a book; it’s a collective work of wisdom and experience. I am honored to have 10 esteemed coaches contribute to this project. Each of these experts has written a chapter based on their unique coaching experiences, bringing depth and diversity to the concepts presented in this book. Their insights enrich the narrative and provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a Coach-Like Leader. Through their contributions, this book offers a rich tapestry of knowledge, grounded in real-world coaching practice.
