Every leader has it in them to be a coach, if only they could stay curious a little longer. This was something Michael Bungay Stanier learnt early on as a youth crisis telephone hotline operator: the first answer is rarely the only answer.

Better known for penning the #1 bestseller The Coaching Habit, a book that has found its way into the lives of over 1 million people, Michael’s coaching work is deeply considered, with a reverence for the gloriously messy complexities of human behaviour. It’s a delicate dance of presence, in and out of the spotlight, and thoughtful manipulation to get the best out of people.

It was a real treat to talk to Michael this week! Episode 280 is full to the brim with wisdoms, tips, tricks and anecdotes from the coaching king, on how we can all become better leaders.

Find out about:

• How to lead like a coach, helping your team to be more autonomous
• Why leaders should stay curious for longer, holding back on advice
• The body language and actionable tools that you can use to promote group agency
• The power of starting questions with ‘what’ rather than ‘how’
• Relational curiosity: how to stay curious about who people are
• How coaching can help redistributing power and status to others

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