Some people have a knack for capturing the essence of a subject in a sentence or two. Of the many business gurus out there, Jim Rohn is one of the best. Here are some of his thoughts on coaching: 
·        Managers help people to see themselves as they are. Leaders help people to see themselves better than they are.
·        We must learn to help those who deserve it, not just those who need it. Life responds to deserve, not need.
·        We could all use a little coaching. When you’re playing the game, it’s hard to think of everything.
·        A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better.
·        As a leader you should always start with where people are before you try to take them to where you want them to go.
You can find out more about Jim Rohn at http://www.jimrohn.com.