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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.

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Mentioned in 8 episodes

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Michael Hyatt
as a good book on coaching.
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Dave Stachowiak
as a related resource for improving listening skills.
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Mentioned by Michael Bungay Stanier as a sister book to The Coaching Habit that dives deeper into taming your advice monster.
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Shelley Johnson
as a source of good questions for building better relationships.
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Dave Stachowiak
as a book related to coaching and listening.
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Tim Schmaddebeck
im Zusammenhang mit dem Thema Coaching und dem Widerstand, Ratschläge zu geben.
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Tim Schmaddebeck
erwähnt im Zusammenhang mit der Bedeutung von Kontext und Timing bei Ratschlägen.
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Dave Stachowiak
for its insights on providing helpful advice and avoiding the "advice trap."
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Michael Bungay-Stanier
as his new book.
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Dave Stachowiak
as a best-selling author whose book is discussed in the episode.
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Mentioned by the host as a relevant book on coaching techniques, emphasizing the importance of listening before offering advice.
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Dave Stachowiak
as a new book on avoiding the advice trap.
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Leanne Hughes
regarding his concept of stage directions in coaching conversations.
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Peter Schein
, highlighting how he developed that idea.
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Dave Stachowiak
as a book to help leaders become more coach-like and curious.
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Dave Stachowiak
as having a new book out called "The Advice Trap", offering advice on giving suggestions.
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Dave Stachowiak
as a book cautioning against giving unsolicited advice.
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Pat Flynn
as a book addressing the tendency to offer advice prematurely.
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