Paradigm Shifting Books
What if 40 books could completely change how you see the world? Join brothers Stephen H. Covey (business) and Britain Covey (NFL veteran), grandsons of renowned author Stephen R. Covey, as they explore the most essential reads in personal and professional development. With insights straight from the authors, you’ll discover how timeless principles apply everywhere - from the boardroom to the locker room. These are the paradigm shifts that unlock growth, purpose, and lasting performance.
Paradigm Shifting Books
Book #10 - The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier
Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations see coaching as an essential leadership competency. His book The Coaching Habit is the best-selling coaching book of this century, with over a million copies sold. In 2019, he was named the #1 thought leader in coaching. The Advice Trap is his follow-up book that incorporates everything great about The Coaching Habit and expands it even further.
Michael founded Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that helps organizations transform from advice-driven to curiosity-led. He currently leads MBS.works, a place where people find the clarify, confidence and community to be a force for change.
To learn more about Michael Bungay Stanier and the advice trap you can visit:
https://www.mbs.works/best-books-training-for-coaches-leaders-and-mentors/the-advice-trap/
Also check out his next upcoming book: https://www.mbs.works/how-to-begin/
From Michael: "I want you to think differently and boldly, about your goals, your ambition, and the difference you want to make in the world. My new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters will help you find, define and start your own Worthy Goal."
Highlights:
00:00 - Intro
4:47 - Michael’s journey to becoming an author
11:24 - Who or what is the advice monster?
14:05 - Tell it, save it and control it
18:25 - Advice giving is overrated
23:14 - Advice giving motivated by superiority?
26:51 - Solving a problem and growing a person
29:01 - Easy change vs hard change
33:40 - Why is it so hard to truly listen to others?
37:46 - What is a practical action step to tame my advice monster?
39:02 - What is success and how can I be successful?
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