Twofer Tuesday: On Humility and the Value of Failure
?? 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
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Breaking the Ice by Breaking Bread
If you follow this blog, you likely get the idea that I’m a big proponent of listening more and asking better questions.
Here’s a video of one of the people I frequently listen to – Edgar Schein. His work is really influential on mine, and his bookHumble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling is one of my essential reads.
Listen to his insights on why being curious and inquisitive forms the bedrock of any relationship, including group or team situations, and how the simple act of sharing a meal can lead to lasting bonds.
Watch: Edgar Schein Humble Inquiry
Behind Every Great Win is a Great List of Losses
We, as a culture, tend to celebrate and glorify success. What we don’t often see is the years, or even decades, of hard work and struggle that precede such acclaim. Not to mention the fact that success sometimes comes down to a bit of dumb luck.
Looking to set the record straight, a bold Princeton University professor recently published a CV documenting his “failures” – academic positions, fellowships, awards and scholarships he missed out on.
“The world is stochastic, applications are crapshoots, and selection committees and referees have bad days.”
Read: CV of failures: Princeton professor publishes résumé of his career lows
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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 know 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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