Dare to Lead with Brené Brown Brené with Michael Bungay Stanier on The Advice Trap and Staying Curious Just a Little Longer
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Apr 26, 2021 
Brené Brown talks with Michael Bungay Stanier about taming our Advice Monsters, the importance of staying curious over giving advice, and the value of asking questions. They share a vulnerable role play and discuss the shift from being advice-driven to curiosity-led for personal and leadership growth.
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Michael's Background
- Michael Bungay Stanier grew up in Australia and studied law, but realized it wasn't for him after being sued by a professor.
- He then went to Oxford, met his wife, and eventually started Box of Crowns, focusing on coaching and curiosity.
Downsides of Advice-Giving
- Advice-giving can go wrong in several ways, including solving the wrong problem and offering biased solutions.
- The biggest issue is it disempowers the other person and positions the advice-giver as superior.
Stay Curious Longer
- Instead of immediately giving advice, try to stay curious a little longer.
- Ask clarifying questions to understand the situation better before offering solutions.