Lee J Colan - The Power of Positive Coaching: The Mindset and Habits to Inspire Winning Results and Relationships

PRAISE FOR

The Power of Positive Coaching

Lee and Julie deliver powerful lessons with simple, concise language. As inspirational as it is practical. A vital tool for leaders at any career stage. An extraordinary book!

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith
The Thinkers50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the World

Lee Colan keeps it simple and impactful! His employee engagement concepts have been deeply embedded into our organization for years. I am excited to apply these practical coaching concepts and tools from The Power of Positive Coaching, and I have no doubt they will benefit our legacy company for years to come.

Frank Dulcich
President and CEO, Pacific Seafood Group

Leaders everywhere would derive great rewards from the specific, impactful, and helpful guidance that Lee and Julie deliver on effective coaching. The Power of Positive Coaching provides what all of us need to ensure that we nurture successful mentoring relationships and effectively steward the next generation of leaders in our organizations and communities.

Charles L. Iacovou
Sisel Distinguished Dean of the School of Business, Wake Forest University

The Power of Positive Coaching describes the daily challenge of coaching in simple terms and brings it to life with engaging examples. The authors encouraging style and practical tools empower leaders to take positive action for their teams... and inspire positive results.

Daniel L. Jones
President and CEO, Encore Wire Corporation

This book has a great effort-to-impact ratio. The Power of Positive Coaching is an easy, engaging read while it cuts through the clutter to deliver impactful tools. It resonates with new and seasoned leaders to help them elevate their coaching game.

Kevin McManus
Head of Sales, North America Services, SAP America, Inc.

The authors cracked the coaching code! They simplified the art of coaching into five easily communicated and applied steps. Thank you, Lee, for being an inspiring leader and coach!

Jerry L. Crawford
CEO, Jani-King International, Inc.

Lee Colan and Julie Davis-Colan provide a timely and relevant book every leader and aspiring leader should read. As the authors so aptly point out, You must get your mind right before you can get your team right. A good first step would be to read this book.

Joel T. Allison
Senior Advisor to the Robbins Institute for Health Policy and Leadership, Baylor University

The authors know its not about complex competencies or innate skillsits about the simple and clear things we THINK and DO every day. No scripts or flow charts to rememberjust powerful tips and behaviors paired with proven tools to boost team performance.

Dean Carter
Vice President, Human Resources and Shared Services, Patagonia

After almost 20 years of being coached by Lee on many of these principles, I am thankful that he has put them in writing. As a coaches coach, Lee delivers great and practical insights to help every leader be a better coach. Consistent with their previous books, Lee and Julie write to the point and deliver practical tools that leaders can apply immediately.

Barry E. Davis
Executive Chairman, EnLink Midstream

Three cheers to Lee and Julie. Theyve done it again! The Colans are reliably inspirational and practical! When they speak, I listen.

Denis G. Simon
Senior Executive Vice President, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

Lee Colan really, really gets it. He has a unique skill of converting complex leadership concepts into an easy-to-understand, practical approach. He has done it again in The Power of Positive Coaching. His blend of experience and know-how is hard to find. If you want engaged, or better yet, inspired leadershe is the man!

Dave Loeser
Chairman and Executive Vice President, New Day Financial

The Power of Positive Coaching is a handy field guide for every leader. The authors deliver simple but powerful tools that you can put to work with your team right away. It is a quick-read, high-impact resource!

Terry Looper
CEO, Texon LP

I have enjoyed and applied Lee and Julie Colans leadership ideas for years. The Power of Positive Coaching is an instant classic! This book presents simple coaching strategies that feel accessible and actionable. As a result, I feel better equipped to lead my team with the right mindset and the right habits.

Valerie Freeman
CEO, Imprimis Group

Colan always finds the right balance of inspiring and equipping his readers, audiences, and clients. I have benefited in all three categories. The Power of Positive Coaching is on point again. It compellingly presents timely research and timeless strategies that are relevant and actionable for any leader.

Dr. Stephen L. Mansfield, FACHE
President and CEO, Methodist Health System

Ever since I met Lee Colan and read his and Julies book, Sticking to It: The Art of Adherence, I have been a fan. Their ability to reduce the complexity of leadership to a simple, concise set of habits and principles sets them apart. Even more importantly, by reading this book, a good leader can become an excellent leader by focusing on their five coaching habits. Any team and company will benefit by implementing the reliability advantage.

Dennis McCuistion
Television host and Executive Director, The Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance, The University of Texas at Dallas

Lee and Julie articulate that great leaders choose to meet the needs of their team over any personal discomforts. This choice is made through first knowing yourself and then having clarity in establishing priorities in business and life. I highly recommend this leadership journey for anyone who wants to improve themselves and their team.

Craig Dunaway
President, Penn Station East Coast Subs

Lee has written another insightful coaching book that will be an excellent resource for new or seasoned business leaders. Ive utilized Lees talents and tools over the years. Whether coaching new or experienced leaders, Ive found Lees coaching style and methods to be extremely effective. Well done!

Chuck Jerasa
Group President, Gibraltar Industries

The Power of Positive Coaching is EXCELLENT! What a fantastic reminder of the fundamental value of a positive mindset and habits, personally and as a coach to your team. This is clearly the most straightforward and immediately usable treatment of this topic available today.

Scott C. Florence
Sales Vice President, AdvoCare International

Positivity is, indeed, the most fundamental element of differentiation. The authors have captured this essential ingredient and incorporated the steps for winning in The Power of Positive Coaching. The book itself has achieved differentiation through actionable advice you can count on!

Jim Keyes
Former CEO, 7-Eleven and Blockbuster

The Power of Positive Coaching is filled with powerful insights and practical tips. Its a must-have guide for leaders at all levels. Kudos to Lee and Julie for providing yet another powerful tool for the leaders toolbox!

Sharon Goldstein
Campus Operating Officer, Berkeley College Online