The Little Book of Coaching: Motivating People to Be Winners

by Kenneth H. Blanchard, Don Shula

Are the people who report to you giving you their best? Is each individual on your team performing to his or her fullest potential? For more than thirty years, renowned business consultant and bestselling author Ken Blanchard and legendary NFL coach Don Shula have motivated teams to peak performances. In their classic, authoritative work on coaching, Everyone's a Coach, they distilled their rich collective experience down to its key elements and shared their secrets for inspiring others to greatness. Now, by popular demand, Blanchard and Shula have created The Little Book of Coaching, capturing the essence of their classic in this indispensable motivational gem--a gift to their readers and fans. At the heart of this book is a simple acronym that describes the qualities of an effective Conviction-driven --Never compromise your beliefs Overlearning --Practice until it's perfect Audible-ready --Know when to change Consistency --Respond predictably to performance Honesty-based --Walk your talk Using a highly effective "tag-team" approach, Blanchard and Shula impart the five leadership secrets behind this acronym. Shula tells you how each coaching concept worked on the field, and then Blanchard explains how you can apply each strategy in a leadership situation. Instructive and inspirational, The Little Book of Coaching is the essential handbook that will teach you how to unleash excellence in anyone.

Genres: Business, Leadership, Management, Self Help, Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 23, 2001

About the author

Ken Blanchard, one of the most influential leadership experts in the world, is the coauthor of the iconic bestseller, The One Minute Manager, and 60 other books whose combined sales total more than 21 million copies. His groundbreaking works have been translated into more than 27 languages and in 2005 he was inducted into Amazon’s Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time.

Ken is also the cofounder and chief spiritual officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California.

When he’s not writing or speaking, Ken also spends time teaching students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego. Ken can be found at www.kenblanchard.com.

Reviews

[أبو فاطمة 14 · Rating 2 out of 5]

كين بلانشارد يتعاون مع (دون شولا) احد أفضل مدربي دوري كرة القدم الأمريكية وذلك لاستخلاص اهم مبادئ التدريب و تحفيز الناس للفوز

التدريب هو الإيمان بالشخص و بعد ذلك القيام بالخطوات اللازمة لمساعدته للوصول إلى قمة مستواه وإخراج افضل ما لديه

القائد يجب أن تكون له وجهة واضحة ( قائد يعني يقود نحو شيء.. أليس كذلك؟) و مشكلة الكثير من القادة ان ليس لهم هدف محدد

النهر الذي ليس له ضفتين هو مجرد بركة صغيرة (مستنقع) والمياه لن تتحرك في اتجاه معين
النجاح ( عن أهمية تحديد الاهداف و وجود رؤية)

النجاح لن يستمر و الفشل ليس نهاية المطاف

التدريب.. التدريب.. التدريب حتى الوصول للاتقان لكن ليس اي تدريب سيوصلك للاتقان، فقط التدريب المُتقن سيوصلك إلى هناك

[Emmie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and found it very thought provoking, motivational and inspiring. I would highly recommend it to everyone. As the authors point out everyone can be a coach to someone in their lives so it’s relevant to everyone.
I can see me coming back to this book again and again to inspire me when I feel a bit lost and to remind me of the key points and what is important. An easy but inspiring read

[Jon Barr · Rating 4 out of 5]

As is normal for Blanchard (One Minute Manager, etc) this was short and full of pithy, memorable statements. Shula's point of view was entertaining and illuminating. I loved their ideas on perfection and how coaching to it is realistic. I didn't know much about Shula before reading this, and his apparent faith and consistency make me want to research him.

[Seth · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is very short. The information is very common. It’s useful, but still common. And surface level. Good if you are clueless. But I am rating 2 stars because the rambling was kept to a minimum, and the information wasn’t backwards. Would not recommend for someone looking to be a successful manager. Would recommend if you’re a (super) beginner or are curious about football coaching advice.

[Ankita · Rating 3 out of 5]

- A reminder to keep your eye on the goal, make sure everyone in the team knows the targets and be ready to change when a situation demands it. ‘ If you don’t seek perfection, you can never reach excellence’.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good advice. Nothing in depth bur practical.

[Kim Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an interesting read about Don Schula’s coaching style.

[Matt Vaccaro · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Marc · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very entertaining and motivating read.

[Julie Reiter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not know anything about Don Shula before reading this little treasure. What an inspiring man!

[Heber Ciminski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and powerful. Loved the connection between sports and business. Though seemingly unrelated, the two have more in common than we might think!

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this little primer. It reminded me that it's easy to get lost in the day to day and miss out on how others are doing. Taking time to notice other's efforts and share a sincere word builds relationships. This book has simple tools to help others be their best. It's easy to get angry and upset when something is not done as expected, and lose control. Taking the time to redirect and focus someone on doing the task right is a better solution and makes everyone feel better in the long run. Also, don't take things too seriously, have a sense of humor and know there is something bigger than you.

[Louisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shula, with his 352 victories in football, who would question his greatness? This book is a great source of wisdom in coaching. It is a privilege to be shared such wisdom from the pro. Blanchard is a person of faith, this is I believe is essential for all leaders to have and so is the coach.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy read - as Blanchard's books always are, with the main theme broken into digestible, bite-sized pieces.

I feel inspired but not brainwashed; motivated without incentive; I believe in my abilities and the abilities of those I work with.

[Choy Casuga · Rating 4 out of 5]

A catalyst to effective coaching.

[Ahmed Khuzaie · Rating 5 out of 5]

great quotes, examples and methods. a must have

[Karl-Alexander · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was then what it is now. A good book to read. Read this book along time ago for myself. Picked it up again this year for the sake of parenting a teen. Still works.

[Richard Slater · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of great quotes.

[Jessica]

Great book for leaders