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The Advice Trap

By Michael Bungay Stanier

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

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The Advice Trap

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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.

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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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