Executive coaching is the secret behind many corporations’ success stories, including IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Cisco Systems. For the first time ever, executive coaching expert Dr. Susan J. Bethanis presents an unusual behind-the-scenes look into how executives become better leaders. Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage enables readers to "listen in" on the confidential conversations between a leader and his executive coach, as the leader learns the lessons necessary to become a corporate sage. Focused on the real-life reflections and struggles of Max Sinclair-a composite of the author’s own corporate clients-the book is based on actual coaching conversations with executives. Dr. Bethanis, the story’s coach and narrator, offers Max timely questions and insights in a simple, yet ingenious way, showing readers five keys to becoming corporate sages: 1. Model effective learning practices, including daily reflection. 2. Build relationships to get things done. 3. Establish personal and organizational legacies. 4. Rely on coaching and mentoring. 5. Develop a global perspective and bring it to the organization. Max transforms from a being a hard-driving, critical executive to a powerful and compassionate leader, exemplifying the type of wise executive that today’s successful companies need yet have difficulty cultivating. After reading Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage, readers will understand how to find the corporate sage in themselves and, with this newfound wisdom, will have the tools in hand to perform at a higher, more productive level. ... the inside scoop on executive coaching...a huge contribution to the disciplines of coaching and leadership. -- --Jen Herrlinger, Associate Director, Learning and Development, Scios Inc. (a J&J company) ...straightforward and practical approach! [it] takes complex concepts and turns them into common sense applications... -- --Lucy Carrico, VP, Corporate Marketing, Charles Schwab & Co. A must read book! Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage provides critical insight for anyone in a leadership position. -- Mark Tonnesen, VP, Information Technology, Cisco Systems Clever and compact! It offers all leaders, not just executives, timely and relevant advice in a refreshing way. -- Chris Williams, VP, Human Resources, Yahoo! Finally a book that shows us executive coaching in action. -- --Jeremy Robinson, Dean, Executive Coach Academy I highly recommend it to any leader who is passionate about building a high performance team... -- Michael Hakkert, Director, Corporate Communications, Veritas Software Corp. If you read one leadership book this year, read Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage. -- Jeffrey Jones, SVP, Product Development & Management, Washington Mutual Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage is especially useful for the commanding, overwhelmed business leader... -- Kristin Cobble, Organization Development Consultant, Gap Inc. Dr. Susan J. Bethanis has coached more than 200 managers and executives. As the founder of Mariposa Leadership, Inc.-a ten-person leadership coaching and consulting firm serving the technology and financial services industries-she has an impressive and extensive client list of high-potential executives at Fortune 100 companies as well as other leading organizations. In addition to coaching and consulting, she conducts workshops nationwide and regularly speaks at organizational development and coaching conferences. She also teaches in the coaching certification program at JFK University in the Bay Area. Used Book in Good Condition