Stealth Coaching: A Roadmap to Develop Independent Thinkers, Proactive Problem Solvers, and Exceptional Leaders

Designed for anyone wanting to make positive change in the world or simply in the day-to-day grind of work, the Second Edition of Stealth Coaching is a pragmatic and convenient tool that can be used in almost any context where more than one solution is possible. For more information visit KramerLeadership.com

Stealth Coaching has become one of the most valuable strategies in my leadership toolbox. The pragmatic roadmap for implementing these skills into everyday leadership moments makes the adoption of this philosophy accessible for leaders in any profession or field. —Casey R. Shillam, PhD, RN—Dean and Professor, University of Portland School of Nursing

If you want to create a coaching culture in your organization, then Stealth Coaching is a must read. Reframing key coaching concepts, Rob Kramer shows how to make performance coaching practical, habitual, collegial, and, most importantly, impactful. His innovative approach moves these crucial conversations from behind closed doors to the office, hallway, or lunchroom—places where they are most needed and most effective. —Michael F. Belcher— Faculty and Coach, The Federal Executive Institute

Nothing can replace hiring talented people. But once you’ve hired the right people, Stealth Coaching will help you help them to be the very best leaders they can be. I’ve benefited personally from the wisdom you’ll find in Rob Kramer’s Stealth Coaching and so will you and those who work with you. Do yourself a favor, get a copy of this book for yourself and every leader with whom you work, listen to what Rob has to say, and put it into practice. —David Nelson— President, Catawba College, Former President of Massachusetts College of Art & Design

Since 1998, Rob Kramer has provided executive coaching to hundreds of university, college, and academic medical center executives and senior leaders. He served as the director of Training & Organizational Development at the University of North Carolina (UNC), where he oversaw management, supervisory and leadership development for the University's 12,000+ faculty and staff. He then founded the Center for Leadership & Organizational Excellence at NC A&T State University. Rob continues working in faculty leadership development at UNC's Institute for the Arts and Humanities. He is the author of "Management and Leadership Skills for Medical Faculty and Healthcare Executives," and "Stealth Coaching." He regularly contributes leadership articles for the Chronicle of Higher Education, and formerly contributed a leadership column for Advance healthcare magazine. Rob received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Delaware, an MFA in Dramatic Art from UNC and was the founder and executive director of two non-profit organizations. Rob completed his studies in Organizational Development at UNC-Charlotte. He is an International Coach Federation (ICF) and Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) certified coach, and is an active member of the Institute of Coaching (Harvard), ICF, the Association of Leadership Educators, and the Organizational Development Network.