using an approach that is upfront and in the open. Clients are coached to achieve their desired leadership behavior. establishing understandable milestones with clear objectives for aligning personal efforts with organizational goals. using a range of upfront assessments to identify work related methods and behaviors including: preferred communication, thinking styles, change adaptability and other values. feedback from managers, peers, and subordinates using validated written surveys and/or personal interviews identification of job related competencies, overused skills, weaknesses, and any potential “fatal flaws” or “derailers.” understanding specific skills that are required to succeed in the current or anticipated job tailoring the coaching program in order to develop the behaviors that will make the biggest impact to increase leadership effectiveness. providing an objective, outside point of view that will help clarify desired personal and organizational goals.