Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2015 - There are managers who coach and managers who don’t. Leaders in the latter category are not necessarily bad managers, but they are neglecting an effective tool to develop talent. We’ve been researching managers who coach and what distinguishes them. What has stood out in our interviews is that they believe in the value of coaching, and they think about their role as a manager in a way that makes coaching a natural part of their managerial toolkit.