'The Coaching Habit' - A review

‘The Coaching Habit’ by Michael Bungay Stanier is one of the most influential reads for me this year.

My learnings are summarized below but please feel free to include your email in the comments if you’d like me to share my detailed review.?

The book is premised on the argument that we’re probably not receiving and not delivering very effective coaching. Not all conversations in the workplace are intended to be for coaching purposes. But for those conversations that are, building a coaching habit can help navigate three vicious circles that plague workplaces: overdependence, overwhelmedness and disengagement.

Reading this book helped me reflect on the times I’ve walked into meetings with the illusion that all parties understand the needs of each other from that exchange. Needless to say, it has set the stage for plenty of frustrating exchanges. This book warns against such presumptions through thoughtful questioning.?

How to become a great coach you ask? Well, that involves a little more asking and a little less telling people what to do. The book talks about the seven core questions intended to unlock value from conversations and establish the foundation for mutually rewarding relationships.

Just 7 simple questions. Not questions disguised as answers intended to trigger a certain response. Not questions disguised as 'advice that is strongly encouraged’. Instead, the questions are to be short, 5 words or less, and intended to show curiosity and unearth the real challenges. Questions intended to understand how to help through active listening and questions intended to aligning on strategic priorities and consolidating learnings.?

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What has been the most influential book for you recently?