Member Publications

Books and resources authored by ACEC members advancing the field of
executive coaching

The Entrepreneurial Cat: 13 Ways to Transform Your Business Life

Mary Hessler Key

June, 1998

Cats don’t worry about what others think — they just do what comes naturally. Readers will take this and a dozen other feline lessons to heart in this amusing, informative guide that shows how to be more proactive in business and in life.

What Animals Teach Us: Love, Loyalty, Heroism, and Other Life Lessons from Our Pets

Mary Key

November, 2001

Love, Loyalty, Heroism, and Other Life Lessons from Our Pets, Within the kind heart of the family pet lies an ability to help us stay in touch with our inner selves, our true instincts, and our healing power. A companion animal’s love for life and for its human companions can inspire us to live each […]

CEO Road Rules: Right Focus, Right People, Right Execution

Mary Key

September, 2006

CEO Road Rules puts the power of this 3-point leadership model into action with a dynamic scenario learning process that crafts actionable strategies into a Significance Plan for creating a life that truly matters

Coaching for Leadership: The Practice of Leadership Coaching from the World’s Greatest Coaches

Marshall Goldsmith Ph.D, Laurence S. Lyons and Sarah McArthur (eds)

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful!

Marshall Goldsmith, Ph.D and Mark Reiter

February, 2007

Whether you are near the top of the ladder or still have a ways to climb, this book serves as an essential guide to help you eliminate your dysfunctions and move to where you want to go.

The Art and Practice of Leadership Coaching—50 Top Executive Coaches Reveal their Secrets

Howard Morgan, Phil Harkins, Marshall Goldsmith, Ph.D

Practical Negotiating: Tools, Tactics and Techniques

Tom Gosselin

March, 2007

“Practical Negotiating is an innovative, resourceful, and-as its name implies-practical guide to the art and science of negotiating. Unlike many books on negotiating, which are filled with theories and anecdotes, this one is rich with examples, tactics, and tips, which makes it the indispensable book when you are going into any negotiation.”

Succeeding In Your Sandbox

Michael Crystal

March, 2010

A straightforward guide to doing the right things right when you’re “in-charge.”

Coaching for Engagement

Bob Hancox

September, 2010

Could the secret to heightened engagement and increasing bottom line results begin with the quality of your conversations as a leader? This practical book is for busy managers who are looking for more effective ways to get work done through their team members

The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation

Gregg Ward and Walter T. Meyer; Hardcover

August, 2016

The Respectful Leader presents an engaging, thought-provoking lesson for companies seeking off-the-charts performance. Author Gregg Ward draws on 25 years of leadership consulting, coaching and training experience to reveal the secret to great results: respect.

The Courage to Fall into Life: The Tao of Purposeful Existence

Mirella De Civita, PhD

50 Tips for Terrific Teams

Dr. Catherine Carr

August, 2013