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The Advice Trap
Book • 2020
In 'The Advice Trap', Michael Bungay Stanier builds on the principles of his previous book, 'The Coaching Habit', to help leaders and consultants avoid the pitfalls of premature and unsolicited advice-giving.
The book emphasizes the importance of taming the 'Advice Monster' within, which is driven by the beliefs that one must have the answer, be responsible for everything, and stay in control.
By staying curious longer and rushing into advice-giving more slowly, leaders can foster a more engaged team, promote organizational change, and create a curiosity-driven company culture.
The book provides practical tools and strategies for effective coaching, including the use of probing questions, mindfulness, and humility.
The book emphasizes the importance of taming the 'Advice Monster' within, which is driven by the beliefs that one must have the answer, be responsible for everything, and stay in control.
By staying curious longer and rushing into advice-giving more slowly, leaders can foster a more engaged team, promote organizational change, and create a curiosity-driven company culture.
The book provides practical tools and strategies for effective coaching, including the use of probing questions, mindfulness, and humility.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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as a good book on coaching.


Michael Hyatt

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as a related resource for improving listening skills.


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as a source of good questions for building better relationships.

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as a book related to coaching and listening.


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im Zusammenhang mit dem Thema Coaching und dem Widerstand, Ratschläge zu geben.


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erwähnt im Zusammenhang mit der Bedeutung von Kontext und Timing bei Ratschlägen.

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for its insights on providing helpful advice and avoiding the "advice trap."


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as his new book.


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as a best-selling author whose book is discussed in the episode.


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as a new book on avoiding the advice trap.


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regarding his concept of stage directions in coaching conversations.

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, highlighting how he developed that idea.

Peter Schein

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as a book to help leaders become more coach-like and curious.


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as having a new book out called "The Advice Trap", offering advice on giving suggestions.


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as a book cautioning against giving unsolicited advice.


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as a book addressing the tendency to offer advice prematurely.

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