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What is coaching and should managers be coaches? We explore this and related topics in this episode; specifically: 

  • Coaching as a critical part of performance management

  • Coaches in the workplace–and managers as part of that

  • How organizations can promote coaching behavior

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Links and Other Information

Steelman, L. A., & Wolfeld, L. (2018). The manager as coach: The role of feedback orientation. Journal of Business and Psychology33(1), 41-53.  Click here

Joo, B. K. B., Sushko, J. S., & McLean, G. N. (2012). Multiple faces of coaching: Manager-as-coach, executive coaching, and formal mentoring. Organization Development Journal30(1). Click here

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