Michael Bungay Stanier has a gift for distilling big, complex ideas
into practical, accessible knowledge for everyday people that helps
them be a force for good.
His books have sold over a million copies, with The Coaching Habit
topping the Wall Street Journal bestseller list. Michael Bungay
Stanier has been featured on the blogs and social media platforms
of thought leaders including Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, and Brené
Brown, and has appeared on ABC, BBC, CBC, Ted.com, and innumerable
podcasts-as well as in notable publications including the Harvard
Business Review, Forbes, Inc., and Fast Company.
Michael Bungay Stanier is the founder of Box of Crayons, a learning
and development company, that helps organizations move from
advice-driven action to curiosity-led transformation. They have
trained more than half a million people for clients including
Microsoft, Salesforce, TELUS and Gucci.
Before establishing Box of Crayons, Michael Bungay Stanier's
accomplishments included publishing an academic article on James
Joyce and a Harlequin-esque short story; playing small roles in
helping invent Pizza Hut's Stuffed Crust pizza and creating "one of
the worst single-malt whiskies in existence"; and spending 20
minutes writing what has remained GlaxoSmithKline's global vision
for more than 20 years.
A former Rhodes Scholar, Michael Bungay Stanier is an Australian
who now lives in Toronto, Canada.
"Michael Bungay Stanier has written the best book on coaching.”
br>—Seth Godin, Author, The Knowledge Project
"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 employees and 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
"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 an
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. It can also mean unlearning
our “fix it” habits. 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
"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 this arena, The Coaching Habit has provided me with
great takeaways."
—David Allen, author of Getting Things Done
"Amid a sea of coaching books that drone on with the same old,
overused conceptual frameworks, there is a gem of hope. The
Coaching Habit is a treasure trove of practical wisdom that takes a
timeless pursuit—to turn every manager into a coach—and breaks it
down into a simple set of everyday habits. If you are ready to take
your leadership to the next level, you need this book."
—Jessica Amortegui, Senior Director Learning & Development,
Logitech
"There are many coaching books out there that end up on the
bookshelf half read. Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Coaching Habit
engages you from start to finish. A simple read that is bold and
direct, relatable and real, this book will change the way you
communicate with colleagues at work and family at home. If you want
to read one book on coaching that will resonate with you quickly
and that is not overwhelming, choose this one."
—Johanne McNally Myers, VP Human Resources, Tim Hortons
"Among a plethora of books, studies and op-ed pieces about the
importance of coaching and how to execute this most critical of
development interventions well, it’s easy to understand why
students and practitioners of the craft feel confused or
overwhelmed by the array of approaches, frameworks and systems
extolled as “the right way.”Michael Bungay Stanier has expertly cut
through this confusion with his new book in a manner that is simple
to understand, realistic in its intention and ultimately effective
to apply. I believe this book will establish itself as a powerful
and useful toolset for the professional coach, the student learner
and the people manager alike."
—Stuart Crabb, Director Learning & Development, Facebook
"This is not just a book; this is the voice in your head, the
person that sits on your shoulder—guiding you to greatness. Being a
great coach is more than skill; it’s a mindset, a way of being.
Michael has a remarkable way of delivering that message through
artful storytelling, practical examples and proven techniques. A
must-have book for the coach who truly wants to make a
difference."
—Sinéad Condon, Head of Global Performance Enablement, CA
Technologies
"The Coaching Habit is funny, smart, practical, memorable and
rounded in current behavioural science. I found it highly valuable
for my own work and collaborations."
—James Slezak, Executive Director of Strategy, New York Times
"Where others can overcomplicate the purpose and practice of
coaching, Michael Bungay Stanier provides a practical and
unintimidating approach to this essential habit of great leaders.
He succinctly articulates the research behind the art of respectful
inquiry and its role in fostering an authentic partnership among
colleagues who are committed to doing meaningful work together. The
Coaching Habit is a thoroughly enjoyable read that immediately
inspired me to adopt new habits."
—Dana Woods, CEO, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
"The magic of leadership occurs in daily conversations. With The
Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier gives managers an extremely
simple yet powerful tool (just seven questions!) to help them coach
their teams to greatness, each and every day."
—Andrew Collier, Head of Leadership Development, Nestlé
“Fantastic . . . and where was this book when I needed it?” are the
first thoughts popping into my head after reading this book. I’ve
read countless books on leadership and coaching over my career but
few brought it all together like Michael Bungay Stanier’s. I love
the concepts of keeping it simple and practice, practice, practice,
which are key to building your coaching habit. Michael makes what
some leaders see as complex a simple process, whether you are an
experienced or new people leader. Definitely a must-read book."
—Monique Bateman, SVP, TD Bank Group
"The Coaching Habit is the essence of practical coaching for busy
managers. No filler, no abstract theory, no tedious stories. Just
everyday, practical tools so that you can coach in ten minutes or
less."
—Melissa Daimler, Head of Learning & Organizational Development,
Twitter
"Bungay Stanier has it right. We are creatures of habit, and from
our habits we create ourselves, our lives and the world around us.
The Coaching Habit is a manual for applying the power of habit to
the power of coaching to accomplish more with and through others.
Do not read this book. Practice it. Apply it. Keep it on your desk
and build your coaching habit."
—Michele Milan, CEO Executive Programs, Rotman School of
Management, University of Toronto
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