Bill Jensen on Simplicity
?? Michael Bungay Stanier
Author of *The Coaching Habit* (1 million+ sold), *How to Work with (Almost) Anyone* & more ? I help people unlock greatness: theirs and others' ? #1 thought leader on coaching ?Top rated keynote speaker ? Rhodes Scholar
In The Simplicity Survival Handbook, Bill Jensen offers up — in a way that is practical and easy to read — strategies for doing less but accomplishing more. Bill was one of my very first Great Work Podcast interviews, so it’s appropriate that our conversation close out the #GWP300 celebration. It’s an excellent reflection on how to strip down to what is essential and focus on what matters — a topic still highly relevant seven years later.
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In this interview Bill and I tackle:
- Why editing is a critical skill in today’s world.
- How to use a courage meter.
- Why 1440 is the most important number you need to know.
- Plus, advice on who should mentor you.
If you are looking for tips on how to simplify your life and focus on your true purpose, this interview is for you. Be sure, too, to visit Bill’s website Simpler Work. You’ll also find Bill on Twitter @SimpletonBill.
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Interview Highlights
0:16 Michael introduces Bill Jensen (aka “Mr. Simplicity”)
1:15 Books written by Bill Jensen
8:17 Why editing is a critical skill in today’s world
9:43 Two core skills we all have to have
10:37 Why 1440 is the most important number you need to know
15:18 How to use a courage meter
21:17 Advice on who should mentor you
22:15 If you could do just one thing to help get closer to Great Work – know, feel, do
25:25 What Bill is doing now
26:47 How to find out more about Bill Jensen and his work
27:34 Michael closes the interview
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ABOUT MICHAEL BUNGAY STANIER & BOX OF CRAYONS
Michael Bungay Stanier is the Senior Partner and Founder of Box of Crayons, a company that helps people and organizations do less Good Work and more Great Work. They're best known from their coaching programs that give busy managers the tools to coach in 10 minutes or less.
Download free chapters of Michael's latest book The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever here.
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