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The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
by Michael Bungay Stanier
Published
February 29, 2016
Pages
264 pages
Language
English
Publisher
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About This Book
In Michael Bungay Stanier's The Coaching Habit , coaching becomes a regular, informal part of your day so managers and their teams can work less hard and have more impact. Drawing on years of experience training more than 10,000 busy managers from around the globe in practical, everyday coaching skills, Bungay Stanier reveals how to unlock your peoples' potential. He unpacks sevenessential coaching questions to demonstrate how--by saying less and asking more--you can develop coaching methods that produce great results.
Get straight to the point in any conversation with The Kickstart Question Stay on track during any interaction with The Awe Question Save hours of time for yourself with The Lazy Question , and hours of time for others with The Strategic Question Get to the heart of any interpersonal or external challenge with The Focus Question and The Foundation Question Finally ensure others find your coaching as beneficial as you do with The Learning Question A fresh innovative take on the traditional how-to manual, the book combines insider information with research based in neuroscience and behavioural economics, together with interactive training tools to turnpractical advice into practiced habits. Witty and conversational, The Coaching Habit takes your work--and your workplace--from good to great. "Coaching is an art and it's far easier said than done.
It takes courage to ask a question rather than offer up advice, provide and answer, or unleash a solution. giving another person the opportunity to find their own way, make their own mistakes, and create their own wisdom is both brave and vulnerable. In this practical and inspiring book, Michael shares seven transformative questions that can make a difference in how we lead and support.
And he guides us through the tricky part - how to take this new information and turn it into habits and a daily practice." -- Brené Brown , author of Rising Strong and Daring Greatly "Michael Bungay Stanier distills the essentials of coaching to seven core questions. And if you master his simple yet profound technique, you'll get a two-fer. You'll provide more effective support to your employeesand co-workers.
And you may find that you become the ultimate coach for yourself." -- Daniel H. Pink , author of To Sell Is Human and Drive "What can you do to become a better leader? Michael asks and answers this question by offering aspiring leaders seven thoughtful questions that will change their leadership habits.
This book is full of practical,useful and interesting questions, ideas and tools that will guide any leader trying to be better." -- Dave Ulrich , co-author of The Why of Work and The Leadership Code "Michael's intelligence, wit, articulateness and dedication to the craft of coaching shine forth in this brilliant how-to manual for anyone called to assist others. Even after four decades of my own experience in thisarena, The Coaching Habit has provided me with great takeaways." -- David Allen , author of Getting Things Done " The Coaching Habit is funny, smart, practical, memorable and rounded in currentbehavioural science. I found it highly valuable for my own work and collaborations." -- James Slezak , Executive Director of Strategy, New York Times
Introduction
In a world where time is of the essence, efficiency in leadership can make the difference between success and stagnation. "The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever" is a compelling and transformative guide for leaders across all sectors. Michael Bungay Stanier reveals the secret power of coaching by encouraging leaders to ask insightful questions and genuinely listening to answers, fostering an empowering work environment.
Through engaging anecdotes and actionable insights, this book challenges leaders to redefine their approach and unleash the full potential of their teams.
Key Takeaways
Empower leaders to ask questions that promote reflection and self-discovery among team members. The practice of effective coaching transforms workplace dynamics and enhances team performance. Encourages leaders to resist the urge to jump in with solutions immediately.
Detailed Description
Michael Bungay Stanier revolutionizes conventional leadership with "The Coaching Habit a book that focuses on the art of asking questions rather than providing answers. Through insightful recommendations and practical exercises readers are encouraged to explore an approach that prioritizes curiosity and dialogue over directive leadership. Designed with busy managers in mind the book's core premise is to help you develop a coaching habit that turns every conversation into a learning opportunity.
By integrating seven essential questions into your communication style you can dramatically improve your effectiveness and empower your team. With a refreshing perspective on leadership the book underscores the importance of staying curious just a little longer while holding back the impulse to offer immediate solutions. This pivotal shift not only improves communication but also fosters a more engaged and motivated team.
“The Coaching Habit” combines practical tools with compelling narrative to illustrate how small changes in conversation can lead to significant impacts. Michael Bungay Stanier shares stories of both triumphs and pitfalls to highlight the potentially transformative power of coaching.
Standout Features
The book stands out by offering a clear and concise framework making its insights easily digestible and applicable for everyday use in leadership scenarios Michael Bungay Stanier's approachable and humorous writing style ensures that complex concepts are accessible breaking down barriers to adopting new leadership methodologies Using real-life examples and personal stories the book demonstrates the tangible benefits of cultivating a coaching culture inspiring leaders to shift their habitual behaviors.
Book Details
0978440749
978-0978440749
5.25 x 0.65 x 7.45 inches
2.31 pounds
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Customer Reviews
Good for a management book!!
Actually a decent read, which is not something I can say about a lot of management books. Even had some useful concepts!
Excellent questions and frame-up for challenging dialogues
Update May2018 - After re-reading this book, I feel that it really is resonating at the best level. I've been such a fan of this book for the last 2 years that I have been sending it as a gift to my clients and they are finding it immensely valuable too. So perhaps some books take a while to digest, and this may be one of them, but you'll appreciate it so much more in time. Much gratitude to the author! I read this at the recommendation of my friend / mastermind peer. We are both in the business of coaching entrepreneurs and business owners and executives, and always working hard to raise our game and our effectiveness with them, so the perspective of reading this book for me was that of a coach and the desire to become a better coach through the powerful questions. I had the pleasure of meeting Michael a couple of times and sharing a meal with him once in Toronto. Very bright man. I like the way he thinks and A Box of Crayons is making a big dent in the world of managers and companies. Having said that, the book was fantastic but the details were too much for my taste. I like the big picture, the high-level strategy, and the questions that he teaches you to ask, and the habits that you form by asking those powerful questions rather than answering / telling the client what they need to do is great. A 5-star. I'll use them in my coaching and refer this book to clients who can use it in their work. The part that did not speak to me, but I suspect it did to my scientist friend who recommended it, is the research behind why a question matters more or less. I honestly don't feel my interest goes that deep. My interest is in helping the person in front of me, and for me, those parts were where I skimmed and moved right along. The powerful questions are good. You can probably find out what they are easily without reading the book but I like to support authors and I recommend you do the same. Oh and there are videos that he has done on a page on his website that complement the work in the book and I found those to be inspiring as well. The Coaching Habit will be one of the books that I recommend and use in my coaching.
Exceptional Resource - A 'Must Read' for Any Leader
I originally ordered/received this book in January 2019. Despite best intentions, it landed on a shelf amidst other management style self-help type books (so many out there)….many purchased with those same best intentions only to languish on that shelf. But ‘finding the time’ to actually read them(???), ever the challenge. That time recently manifested while between professional opportunities after deciding to walk away from a new but unfortunate, short-lived endeavor out of a 30-year career in leadership. In my effort to stay relevant, bolster skills and continue growing, I turned attention to those well intended books, consuming one or more daily. Besides, there are only so many cabinets, drawers and closets that I could reorganize in my house…it was time for some dedicated professional reading unlike rushed or half-hearted past efforts. Apart from a great opportunity in self-development and reminder to do a better job ‘making’ versus ‘finding’ time going forward, The Coaching Habit was a true delight and page turner. He basically had me at ‘stop working so hard’. I finished it in a few hours. It read easily with simple, straight-forward concepts and language. And, the content is well-organized into a logical flow of material and those chapters in delivering the information. I was encouraged and remained engaged in that the concepts were (1) not overly basic or elementary, (2) not unrealistic or off point, (3) not cliché, too cutesy, ‘hokey’ or preachy, and (4) not lost or overburdened amidst repetition, storytelling or humor. All while packaged in a clean, simple format, which flowed easily and was attractive aesthetically, free of overfilled, text laden pages or in smaller font (important for some of us). Michael Bungay Stanier seamlessly correlates familiar workplace challenges and offers those in absorbable, useful bite-sized chunks with practical, specific approaches to counter or corral those and bring success. His delivery is very ‘real’, pragmatic and resourceful. It was especially insightful to distinguish between coaching for performance versus coaching for development. His recognition of best intentions from The Advice Monster and roles within the Drama Triangle offered keen insights and perspective, including how these trip us up in our professional (or personal) relationships – most importantly how to increase self-awareness and better self-manage those. The Coaching Habit references multiple other helpful resources, including credible recommendations for related literature or publications (appreciating the author’s including those, making them pertinent, sharing his observations and/or quoting specific items). I’ve ordered a few of those, which will not land on my shelf this time. The author is exceptionally well read in the genre, indicating he reads an estimated 100 business books a year. I’ve joined his LinkedIn group and downloaded a couple of goodies (via link) included among the book as well. I highly recommend The Coaching Habit.
