Includes index.; Introduction : three ways to develop high-performance employees -- Your role as a coach -- Coaching as an ongoing responsibility -- Let's talk : "should I say that?" -- Coaching traps and problems -- Why counsel troublesome people? -- How to turn around problem employees and employees with problems -- Let's talk : specific counseling sessions -- Counseling dilemmas : traps and pitfalls to avoid -- What mentoring can do to help high achievers- and you -- Mentor as a role model, broker, advocate, and career counselor -- Let's talk : face-to-face and e-conversations -- Mentoring traps to avoid -- Epilogue : your role as a leader.;