The Coaching Habit: Say less, ask more and change the way you lead forever

Michael Bungay Stanier

Published 2016

Coaching

Shift from giving advice to asking powerful, simple questions that help others think for themselves.
Build a coaching habit through short, frequent conversations embedded in everyday work, not long formal sessions.
Use a small set of core questions (e.g., "What's on your mind?" and "And what else?") to uncover real issues and avoid jumping to solutions.
Stay curious longer and tame your "advice monster" to empower people and increase their ownership and accountability.
Focus on what truly matters by clarifying the real challenge and defining clear next steps.
Make coaching part of your leadership style to strengthen relationships, improve performance, and create a more engaged team.

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