Leading Toward Efficacy: Why Cognitive Coaching Persists is a collection supporting leaders in a variety of endeavors in today's workplace, such as health care, neurodiversity, and education. The principles of individual and collective efficacy needed in today's world are presented by numerous leaders lending their expertise in their respective fields. This book is based on the core values of Cognitive Coaching which started with a small group of educators and grew to encompass an international network of coaches. Leading Toward Efficacy expands the skills and values of Cognitive Coaching which can lead to a more compassionate world.

Arthur L Costa is an Emeritus Professor of Education, California State University Sacramento. He has served as a teacher, curriculum consultant, assistant superintendent for instruction and Director of Educational Programs for N.A.S.A. A former president of ASCD, he has devoted his career to improving education through self-directed learning and thought-filled curriculum and instruction.

Robert J. Garmston, EdD is Emeritus Professor of Educational Administration at California State University, Sacramento and Co-Developer of Cognitive Coaching with Dr. Art Costa, Co-Developer of Adaptive Schools with Bruce Wellman. Served as a classroom teacher, resource teacher, principal, director of instruction and acting superintendent in Northern California Schools and principal in Saudi Arabia.