Developing Others as Leaders

4.2 Discussion. Coaching and Mentoring

Getting Started

Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:

· Discuss the importance of coaching and mentoring in leadership development.

Background Information

In preparation for this assignment, read the articles “ The Leader as Coach(new tab) ” and “ Cultivate Collective Leadership(new tab) ”. You may also want to review the APA’s (2021) guide  “Introduction to mentoring: A guide for mentors and mentees.”(new tab)

You may want to skim the following source for additional information: “ Coaching for Emotional Intelligence : The Secret to Developing the Star Potential in Your Employees.(new tab) ”

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.

2. Review the information in the Getting Started and Background Information sections.

3. In your initial discussion post (250-300 words), based upon your reading and review, discuss the importance of coaching and mentoring in leadership development. As a person grows in their leadership, they may be asked to speak into the direction of development of others (e.g., as a coach or mentor). How do coaching and mentoring impact leadership development? What are the similarities and differences between coaching and mentoring? In what ways do coaching and mentoring future development? How does this role of a coach /mentor differ from the roles of a consultant or counselor? What type of relationship is needed for coaching and mentoring to be effective? How does trust impact coaching and mentoring?