Coach them to excellence

So, it’s now obvious that the third requirement for coaching the right people is to be a great coach. But what does that mean? How can you be a great coach? And why would you want to be a coach—isn’t this about management?

Some True Stories

What Do Vince Lombardi, Jack Welch, and Andrew Cioffi Have in Common?

Vince Lombardi was one of the greatest-ever professional football coaches. His reputation for extracting the best from his men is legendary, and his players were fiercely loyal to him. They admit that Lombardi was a tough taskmaster, but he compelled them to perform at levels beyond their own expectations.

Jack Welch won praise for years as arguably the best CEO of the 1990s. He grew GE to unprecedented heights, ...

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