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The Advice Trap

The Advice Trap

By Michael Bungay Stanier

Be Humble, Stay Curious, & Change the Way You Lead. Page Two Books, 2020.

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12 Key insights

A brief summary of The Advice Trap

Practical steps to resist the urge to give advice impulsively by staying curious, learning to listen, changing your habits to be a more effective leader, and engaging in meaningful, supportive conversations with others.

Key insights in The Advice Trap

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What do you get from this book? A guide to leading using curiosity instead of giving advice
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The advice trap is a bad habit that comes naturally to everyone, but it can be a harmful practice
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Giving advice is natural because most of us want to look smart, save people, and control the outcome
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Effective coaching means staying curious longer by asking more questions and refocusing on the process
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Good leadership uncovers the real challenge to allow the other person to find their own insights
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A productive coaching conversation requires people feeling safe enough to be open and pursue meaningful change
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Coaching doesn’t have to be complicated—you can practice coaching across several mediums every day
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Generosity and vulnerability are leadership qualities that promote trust and response
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There is a time and place to offer advice, but only if you do it well
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Summary of the key insights
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read The Advice Trap

Leaders and coaches • anyone who wants to be an effective mentor • parents • teachers

About the author of The Advice Trap

Michael Bungay Stanier is the founder of Box of Crayons, a corporate development company and was named the #1 Thought Leader in coaching in 2019. He earned a Rhodes scholarship to study law at Oxford before becoming a professional development coach for businesses and professionals. He has written several books including The Coaching Habit and Do More Great Work.

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