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Change SignalShould You Lie About Change? Michael Bungay Stanier solo episodeThe three key insights from this episode: change is orienteering through unknown territory, not following a GPS route; organizations are addicted to efficiency when they desperately need experimentation; and the best experiments are designed to fail safely, not succeed predictably.
I'm diving solo into why small experiments might be the only sane approach to change in these chaotic times. After 30 years in this game, I've learned that "change management" is mostly a delusion — you can't manage your way through the unknown.
Most organizations want Google Maps for transformation, but what we're actually facing is orienteering th...
2025-08-1523 min
🧠 _740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay Stanier Podcast: Coaching for Leaders (LS 62 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: 740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay StanierPub date: 2025-06-30Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationMichael Bungay Stanier: Change Signal
Michael Bungay Stanier is best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and recognized as a classic. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently awarded the coaching prize by Thinkers50. He’s now the host of the new Change Signal podcast.
If yo...
2025-08-0339 min
Coaching for Leaders - Talent Management | Leaders740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay StanierMichael Bungay Stanier: Change Signal
Michael Bungay Stanier is best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and recognized as a classic. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently awarded the coaching prize by Thinkers50. He's now the host of the new Change Signal podcast.
If you’re doing change right, it’s going to be messy. In this conversation, Michael Bungay Stanier returns to show us where to start, the key mindsets to have, and the first steps for getting traction.
Key Points
If you’re doing change right, it’s going to be messy...
2025-06-3039 min
Coaching for LeadersHow to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay StanierMichael Bungay Stanier: Change Signal
Michael Bungay Stanier is best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and recognized as a classic. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently awarded the coaching prize by Thinkers50. He’s now the host of the new Change Signal podcast.
If you’re doing change right, it’s going to be messy. In this conversation, Michael Bungay Stanier returns to show us where to start, the key mindsets to have, and the first steps for getting traction.
Key Points
If you’re...
2025-06-3039 min
Rednguyen - Updated Domestic NewsMichael Bungay Stanier – The How to BeginMichael Bungay Stanier, renowned for his influential work The Coaching Habit, presents a transformative approach in his book How to Begin. This guide is designed to help individuals identify and pursue "worthy goals"—ambitions that are thrilling, important, and daunting. Stanier's methodology offers a structured path to initiate meaningful change and personal growth. #tscourses #tscoursescom #michael_bungay_stanier_the_how_to_beginhttps://tscourses.com/courses/michael-bungay-stanier-the-how-to-begin/ Understanding the "Worthy Goal"
2025-05-3100 min
The Richie Norton ShowRECAP: Michael Bungay Stanier — How to Begin | 147I'm so excited to share this special short episode recap with a powerful message. I'm publishing this curation to help you make the most of your time. The episode features segments from the episode 096 featuring and interview with Michael Bungay Stanier. https://richie.libsyn.com/michael-bungay-stanier-how-to-begin ====== Michael Bungay Stanier teaches you HOW TO BEGIN. Discover the art of doing wwork that’s thrilling, important, and daunting. Richie and Michael have an entertaining conversation that weaves you through powerful stories, laughs, tears and aha moments to help you gather your forces, be au...
2025-03-1117 min
ScaleX™ Insider PodcastMichael Bungay Stanier - Fire yourself now to scale fasterIn this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, we welcome Michael Bungay Stanier, founder of Box of Crayons, best-selling author of The Coaching Habit, and award-winning thought leader in coaching. Michael shares his expertise on leadership, curiosity, and the transformative power of asking better questions. As a Rhodes Scholar and globally recognised expert, Michael discusses the one skill that sets great leaders apart, how scaling with purpose starts with a single decision, and why curiosity is the secret weapon of effective leadership. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or team leader, this episode is packed with actionable insi...
2025-02-261h 06ScaleX™ Insider PodcastMichael Bungay Stanier - Fire yourself now to scale fasterIn this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, we welcome Michael Bungay Stanier, founder of Box of Crayons, best-selling author of The Coaching Habit, and award-winning thought leader in coaching. Michael shares his expertise on leadership, curiosity, and the transformative power of asking better questions. As a Rhodes Scholar and globally recognised expert, Michael discusses the one skill that sets great leaders apart, how scaling with purpose starts with a single decision, and why curiosity is the secret weapon of effective leadership. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or team leader, this episode is packed with actionable insi...
2025-02-261h 06
Change SignalWelcome to Your Favourite Podcast on Org Change and TransformationIf you lead organizational transformation, this will be your favourite podcast.Leading change in organizations is harder than ever. It’s complex, it’s unpredictable and it’s overwhelming. Change Signal cuts through the noise to find the good stuff that works.New episodes drop every two weeks. Sign up for our weekly newsletter at https://thechangesignal.com/==A welcome from MichaelI’m so delighted you’re here. Thank you.If you know me at all, you might know me as the author of The Coachin...
2025-01-2803 min
2 Pages with MBS207. Final Pages: Michael Bungay Stanier [reads] “Ulysses”Michael shares stories from his own journey, from academic rule-breaking to the creative tension between precision and chaos, inspired by Joyce’s work. He invites us to consider how we say goodbye and the ways that art can shape life.Get book links and resources at 2pageswithmbs.com and subscribe to the 2 Pages newsletter at 2pageswithmbs.substack.com.Michael reads from Ulysses by James Joyce. [Reading begins at 03:13]Hear me discuss:“This is the final episode. This is the final chapter. So it's me saying goodbye, and me reading two pages from...
2024-12-0308 min
Lean MarketingHow to Lead, Coach, and Market Your Way to Success with Michael Bungay StanierStruggling to scale your business despite your hard work? Discover game-changing leadership and marketing secrets from Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit, on this episode of the Lean Marketing Podcast.Michael reveals how to cultivate a "coach-like" leadership style that empowers your team and unlocks their full potential. He breaks down the differences between coaching, mentoring, and teaching, offering practical advice you can implement immediately. Plus, he shares his unconventional marketing strategies that propelled his books to success and built thriving businesses.Here's what you'll uncover:Discover how to unlock your...
2024-11-0647 min
The Voice of RetailENCORE EPISODE: Michael Bungay Stanier & How to Work with (Almost) AnyoneIn this special ENCORE EPISODE worth a second, or perhaps your first listen, meet Toronto-based Michael Bungay Stanier, best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century, today talking with me about his most recent book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone. It's a fantastic conversation. Michael is a thoughtful and engaging guest, and we talk about the hard truth: most of us leave the health and fate of our at-work relationships to chance. We say "Hi," exchange pleasantries, hope for the best, and immediately get into the work. Through our conversation and his book...
2024-10-1825 min
On the Way to New Work - Der Podcast über neue Arbeit#430 Michael Bungay Stanier | Author “The Coaching Habit” | Global Thought Leader in Coaching“And what else?’ is the best coaching question on the planet.”
I have to tell you a little about today's episode. A few weeks ago, one of our former guests wrote to me. He asked me to support him. He wanted to give his most successful book to date, "The Coaching Habit", which was published in 2016, another boost. For me, it's one of the most important books I've read and episode 363, in which he was our guest, was one of the best we've ever done. I quickly realized that we would do another episode in which he first explains the id...
2024-05-1455 min
Let's Take This OfflineBuilding strong relationships at work with Michael Bungay StanierA key part of being an effective HR practitioner is about building strong, strategic and trusting relationships with key stakeholders in order to build your influence and help move your organisation towards its goals.
In this episode, coaching expert and author Michael Bungay Stanier shares insights from his latest book 'How to work with (almost) anyone' and provides listeners with insights to make their relationships at work stronger and more resilient.
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2024-04-0139 min
Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course CreatorsLess Is Best (Michael Bungay Stanier)Special "business revenue leak checklist" offer, free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Michael Bungay Stanier is a highly acclaimed coach, course creator, entrepreneur, author, and thought leader whose books and talks have been enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.In this episode, Ari, Abe, and Michael discuss:Michael’s programs and how they fit into his businessHow infrastructure is built in to self-facilitated groupsWhat a robust onboarding process looks likeHow Agile project management informed Michael’s course structuresMichael’s philosophy of “the least you can teach”The concept of “clearing the cache” in a courseSet...
2024-02-1926 min
Negotiate AnythingHow to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Insights from Michael Bungay StanierOrder Now: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Five Questions for Building the Best Possible Relationships https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Anyone-Michael-Bungay-Stanier/dp/1774582651/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1687463911&sr=1-1Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Buy Now The Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever https://www.amazon.com/Coaching-Habit-Less-Change-Forever/dp/B0C3D25L89/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1687463856&sr=8-1...
2024-02-0844 min
The Voice of RetailMichael Bungay Stanier & How to Work with (Almost) Anyone.Meet Toronto-based Michael Bungay Stanier, best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century, today talking with me about his most recent book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone. It's a fantastic conversation. Michael is a thoughtful and engaging guest, and we talk about the hard truth: most of us leave the health and fate of our at-work relationships to chance. We say "Hi," exchange pleasantries, hope for the best, and immediately get into the work. Through our conversation and his book, Michael shows and tells us how to build the Best Possible Relationship with...
2024-02-0225 min
Real Business ConnectionsHow to Work with ALMOST Anyone W/ Michael Bungay Stanier (LST #89)Learn Speak Teach Episode #89 with Michael Bungay Stanier.Michael Bungay Stanier is a renowned author, keynote speaker, and mentor, often recognized for ‘The Coaching Habit,’ which has sold over one million copies. He is the transformative force behind MBS.works, and his expertise lies in transforming complex ideas into practical, accessible knowledge, enabling individuals to unlock their own greatness.Tune in for amazing insights!Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/m8wblBgv3LsDuring this episode, you...
2024-01-1259 min
Learn Speak TeachLST #89: How to Work with ALMOST Anyone W/ Michael Bungay StanierLearn Speak Teach Episode #89 with Michael Bungay Stanier.Michael Bungay Stanier is a renowned author, keynote speaker, and mentor, often recognized for ‘The Coaching Habit,’ which has sold over one million copies. He is the transformative force behind MBS.works, and his expertise lies in transforming complex ideas into practical, accessible knowledge, enabling individuals to unlock their own greatness.Tune in for amazing insights!Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/m8wblBgv3LsDuring this episode, you...
2024-01-1259 min2 Pages with MBS181. How to be An (Effective) Hedonist: Charlie Bresler [reads] ‘The Life You Can Save’Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2PagesOne of my favorite songs is Hole In The Bucket by Spearhead, the band fronted by Michael Franti. It’s the story of someone walking along and deciding whether or not to give to someone else asking for a dime, for a nickel, for a quarter. As we approach the holiday season, perhaps you’re wrestling with the same challenge as I am - what does it mean to be charitable? How altruistic are you willing to be? In this interview, there’s a twist...
2023-12-1247 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastHow to Work With (Almost) Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier Working with others is harder than it should be, and we know good relationships are essential for team and organizational success. Michael Bungay Stanier recognizes it’s easy to jump into the work. However, he joins Kevin to discuss the importance of the process and agree on how to do the work first. He suggests having a “keystone conversation” to build mutual understanding before starting a project. He suggests 5 questions to ask, these include: Amplify questions - what’s your best? Steady questions – what are your practices or preferences? Good Date and Bad Date questions – what did you learn from past su...
2023-12-0639 min
Leadership LiveDon’t be that manager! How to work with almost anyone with Michael Bungay-StanierIn this episode, Daphna interviews Michael Bungay Stanier, author of "How to Work With (Almost) Anyone." The discussion leads to the importance of being authentic and embracing our good and not-so-good aspects. Michael shares a quirky story about a high school prank and how it relates to his work in disrupting traditional leadership and empowering others through coaching. The focus stays on exploring the concept of keystone conversations and building strong relationships at work. Tune in to discover Michael's unique perspective on life and coaching.. Who’s Michael Bungay-Stanier? Michael Bungay-Stanier is a ren...
2023-09-2637 min
Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habitsEmpowerment through Curiosity: Exploring 'The Coaching Habit' with Michael Bungay-StanierIn this enlightening episode of the Moonshots Podcast, join us as we explore the transformative insights of Michael Bungay-Stanier's seminal work, "The Coaching Habit."This episode offers a deep dive into leadership and personal development that inspires and empowers you.Buy The Book on Amazon https://geni.us/JsXVGet the summary via Blinkist https://blinkist.o6eiov.net/q4Z4jbBecome a Moonshot Member https://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsWatch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/05jZHCyaLOI**INTRO: Laying the Foundation**Buckle up for...
2023-08-1657 minCoaching for Leaders - Talent Management | Leaders284R: The Way to Stop Rescuing People From Their Problems, with Michael Bungay StanierThis is a re-airing of episode 284. New episodes return on Monday, August 14th.
Michael Bungay Stanier: The Coaching Habit
Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of eight books, including The Coaching Habit*, which has sold more than a million copies and is the best-selling book on coaching this century. In 2011 he created and edited End Malaria, a book written in partnership with Seth Godin that raised more than $400k for Malaria No More.
Michael is the founder Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that’s trained thousands of people around the world to be more coach-like. He has be...
2023-07-3146 min2 Pages with MBS158. We Begin Again?: Michael Bungay Stanier [reads] ‘Reset as Needed’Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2PagesFor the final episode, I chose a chapter that’s about resetting a relationship that’s gone through a tough spell. Though I hope that’s not how you’d describe these past few episodes, it’s a nice segue back into normal programming with some of my fantastic guests. Our last storyteller is Sanyin Siang; coach, leadership expert, and recipient of the first Thinkers50 Marshall Goldsmith Coaching award. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ Michael reads from Chapter 18 o...
2023-07-0412 min
The Self-Employed LifeMichael Bungay Stanier – How to Build the Best Possible Working Relationships Being such freedom-seekers, self-employed business owners often aren't prepared to be an employer, but we can find ourselves in that role whether we're prepared for it or not. This is a case of what works for you: your independent thinking can also work against you having to get along with others, whether it's employees, contractors, or clients. On today’s episode, I speak with Michael Bungay Stanier about strategies for building working relationships that provide freedom rather than feeling like bondage. When bad working relationships can negatively impact our ability to show up as our best selves, what tools ca...
2023-06-2846 min2 Pages with MBS157. Seeing Yourself Through Another’s Eyes: Michael Bungay Stanier [reads] ‘How to Amplify What’s Good’Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2PagesAs it’s book launch day, I picked one of the deep-dive chapters titled How to Amplify What’s Good to share with you, and towards the end you’ll hear from Leadership Strategist, author, and my good friend, Dan Pontefract. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ Michael reads from Chapter 21 of his newest book, ‘How to Work with (Almost) Anyone.’ [reading begins at 1:33] Hear us discuss: Exercise 1 - Archetypes. [3:05] | Exe...
2023-06-2711 minNegotiate AnythingHow to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Insights from Michael Bungay StanierPre-Order Now: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Five Questions for Building the Best Possible Relationships https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Anyone-Michael-Bungay-Stanier/dp/1774582651/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1687463911&sr=1-1Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Buy Now The Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever https://www.amazon.com/Coaching-Habit-Less-Change-Forever/dp/B0C3D25L89/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1687463856&sr=8-1...
2023-06-2344 min2 Pages with MBS156. The Wisdom in The Wound: Michael Bungay Stanier [reads] ‘The ‘Bad Date’ Question’Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2PagesMy new book is on the near, near horizon. It’s called How to Work with (Almost) Anyone, and if you interact with other human beings in your life, this might be a helpful book for you. It goes live on June 27th, and I’ve got some terrific pre-order bonuses, which you can find linked below. In this episode, you’ll hear about one of the five questions of the keystone conversation; the ‘bad date’ question. Then, Jennifer McCollum, C...
2023-06-2011 min2 Pages with MBS155. Safe, Vital, and Repairable: Michael Bungay Stanier [reads] ‘The Best Possible Relationship’Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2PagesMy new book is on the near, near horizon. It’s called How to Work with (Almost) Anyone, and if you interact with other human beings in your life, this might be a helpful book for you. It goes live on June 27th, and I’ve got some terrific pre-order bonuses, which you can find linked below. The audio book is ready to go, as well. So this episode isn’t just a monologue from me, I've invited some of my f...
2023-06-1322 min
On the Way to New Work - Der Podcast über neue Arbeit#363 Michael Bungay Stanier | Author The Coaching Habit | #1 Thought Leader on Coaching, Leading Global Coaches“Tell less and ask more. Your advice is not as good as you think it is.”
Our guest today is the Founder of “Box of Crayons”. He is the author of the best-selling book “The Coaching Habit”. Recently, he added another book to his numerous best-sellers. The title? How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters. He was a Rhodes Scholar and in 2019 was named the #1 thought leader in coaching. Before founding “Box of Crayons”, he held senior positions in the corporate, consultancy and agency worlds. He has lived and worked in Australia, the UK, the US and Canada. He holds a Maste...
2023-03-1359 min
Best of MBSMichael Leckie on Sparking ChangeMichael Leckie believes that our ability to learn and engage with our fellow human beings is the catalyst for transformation. In this interview, he reflects on giving people the tools and the space that can spark change.
2022-12-2217 min2 Pages with MBS132. Happy Holidays from Michael2 Pages with MBS is on holiday break until January 10th.I’m cheering you on for the rest of 2022 and into 2023. I hope the holiday break is restful, delightful, and renewing for you.I’ll be back with the next great interview on 2 Pages with MBS on January 10th!Follow Michael on | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook
2022-12-2001 minBest of MBSHow Build a Resilience Profile, with Dr. Edy Greenblatt, author of Restore YourselfDr. Edy Greenblatt is a resilience pioneer, a work/life balance expert, and a coach supervisor. She has a joint PhD in organizational behaviour from the Harvard Business School, and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, where she specialized in dance. In our conversation we dig into what, exactly, a dance anthropologist is; how to find those behaviours that nourish and deplete us; and Michael gets some coaching on dealing with a particularly annoying pile of paperwork.
2022-11-1730 min2 Pages with MBS118. Explore or Expire: Tom Wiese [reads] ‘I’m Scarred’ from ‘End Malaria’Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2PagesI am a charming man. It’s an optimistic view of who I am. But like everyone else, I also have my faults. This means that one of the great gifts of my life are the people who are on my side but aren’t likely to fall for my whole schtick. Do you have people who, in the nicest possible way, hold you to be the very best person you can be? Tom Wiese is the co-founder of Studi...
2022-09-1340 min2 Pages with MBS106. [Replay] The Search for Purpose: Arthur Brooks, Author of From Strength to Strength, [reads] ‘Meditations’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.Today, we're pulling one of our best episodes from the vaults, featuring the brilliant Arthur Brooks. There’s no doubt that I am a purpose-driven person, but I can’t actually pinpoint the origin of this sense of purpose. I’m both an atheist, and an existentialist, so where does this drive of mine come from? Let me ask you - where do you find your sense of purpose? ...
2022-06-2145 min2 Pages with MBS100. #100 Where it All Began: Michael Bungay Stanier [reads] ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.If you’re a listener of this podcast, I believe that you love reading. My question is, do you remember where and when that seed got planted? I do, and that’s what I’m here to celebrate in today’s special 100th episode. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ Michael reads two pages from ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ by J. R. R. Tolkien. [reading begins at 7:30]
2022-05-1018 min2 Pages with MBS99. The Sacred and The Mundane: Mia Birdsong, author of ‘How We Show Up’ [reads] ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.‘Traveller, there is no path. The path is made by walking.’ This is a quote from a poem by early 20th century Spanish poet, Antonio Machado. Though I’ve known about it for 20 years, I’ve only just given it any real thought, and I think it’s slightly subversive - disconcerting, even. Here’s what I now see in the depth of those lines: what seems obvious is not as certain as it appears, wha...
2022-05-0245 min2 Pages with MBS98. And the Walls Became the World: Chris West, author of ‘Strong Language’ [reads] ‘Where the Wild Things Are’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.Picture this: King Arthur, the round table, and three knights. These knights are not the ones you’ve likely heard of; they are Sir Michael, Sir Nigel and Sir Angus - my two brothers and me. The knights ride out and encounter challenges, perils, and traps, but, with daring do and some clever thinking, they sidestep the danger. Finally, they face the dragon, and a battle of wills ensues - the three knights triumph. And now...
2022-04-2634 min2 Pages with MBS97. [Replay] I Am Disabled But Not Broken: Christa Couture, author of ‘How to Lose Everything’ [reads] ‘Brilliant Imperfection’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.Today, we're pulling one of our best episodes from the vaults, featuring the brilliant Christa Couture.We all have labels - some are given to us, and some, we give ourselves. Christa Couture says that how you word those labels can make all a difference. Christa is a brilliant woman with many labels: she’s queer, indigenous, disabled, a writer, a musician, a broadcaster, and a mother. In today’s show...
2022-04-1937 min2 Pages with MBS96. Getting Better at Falling Apart: Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, author of ‘Calm Within the Storm’ [reads] ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.What’s the language you go to when you think of resilience? Common answers include, ‘bouncing back,’ ‘bouncing forward,’ ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,’ or ‘a regathering of yourself.’ I truly believe that the words and metaphors we choose to use around resilience actually influence how accessible that resilience is, to us. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe has spent two decades researching, teaching, and...
2022-04-1239 min2 Pages with MBS95. The Countercultural Leader: Steve Morrow [reads] ‘Conscious Business’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.Of the little reality surrounding us that our brain takes in, we can control almost none, and influence only an iota. At the same time, there’s a difference between actively engaging in our own lives, and when we’re opting out. In a strange way, I find the paradox liberating; I can control nothing, and I’m an active participant in my own life. The question is, how do we navigate that tension?
2022-04-0537 min2 Pages with MBS94. Who do you serve?: Dave Stachowiak [reads] ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.A famous quote by Albert Schweitzer talks about how small and obscure deeds are far more powerful than public acts that receive acclaim. It goes: ‘[The public acts] were like the foam on the waves of the deep ocean.’ Applying this metaphor to the world of leadership, what’s just foam on the waves, and what’s the sinuous currents of the deep ocean? A great podcast that I often listen to...
2022-03-2949 min2 Pages with MBS93. How to Be an Outlier on the Inside: Gina Jeneroux [reads] ‘Switch’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.If you were to summarize my corporate career, the core theme would be: discovering the ways I didn’t really fit. I didn’t become an entrepreneur for all of the conventional reasons, I had simply realized that I just wasn’t that good at having a boss. This poses the question: is there a way to be a rebel and stiff flourish within a system? Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/
2022-03-2238 min2 Pages with MBS92. Dancing with Ambition: Eric Zimmer [reads] ‘The Heart of Understanding’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.You might know this fable: Inside us, two wolves, fighting; two conflicting desires. Which one wins? The one you feed. I’m curious to know if you’re attuned to your two wolves right now. Who, or what, is the battle between? Obedience or rebellion, self-care or service, courage or safety, conflict or comfort? I’m Michael Bungay Stanier, and those are my wolves. Eric Zimmer hosts a wonderful podcast - one tha...
2022-03-1543 min2 Pages with MBS90. Rise up!: Todd Kashdan, author of ‘The Art of Insubordination’ [reads] ‘The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com. With so much of the world struggling, it’s deeply tempting to throw up my hands and say, ‘It’s too hard! If someone else could sort this out for me, that would be great.’ Just the other day, I heard on the radio that it is the deepest form of privilege to say, ‘This is not my problem.’ But what can one person do to change the world? How do we find the courage to do something?
2022-03-0148 min2 Pages with MBS89. In All Your Messy Glory: Naomi Shragai, author of ‘The Man Who Mistook His Job for His Life’ [reads] ‘See Under: Love’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com. I’ve resisted therapy for almost all of my 54 years. What changed my mind was reading a book called Mindsight by Dan Siegel, which made me realize that therapy could not only be about fixing what’s broken, but also, around integration - who I am, and who I want to be.Naomi Shragai is a psychotherapist who’s been practicing for over 30 years. She is also a freelance journalist for The Finan...
2022-02-2243 min2 Pages with MBS88. The Search for Purpose: Arthur Brooks, Author of From Strength to Strength, [reads] ‘MeditationsMichael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com. There’s no doubt that I am a purpose-driven person, but I can’t actually pinpoint the origin of this sense of purpose. I’m both an atheist, and an existentialist, so where does this drive of mine come from? Let me ask you - where do you find your sense of purpose? Arthur C. Brooks is a thinker and a writer about leadership, and, more broadly, a good life. He holds acad...
2022-02-1545 min
The One You FeedMichael Bungay Stanier on Starting Well to Finish WellMichael Bungay Stanier is the author of 6 books that have, between them, sold more than a million copies. He’s perhaps best known for his self-published book, The Coaching Habit, which is the best-selling book on coaching this century and is already recognized as a classic. He founded the training and development company, Box of Crayons, which has taught coaching skills to hundreds of thousands of people around the world and he created a book in partnership with Seth Godin which raised $400,000 for Malaria No More. In this episode, Eric and Michael Bungay Stanier discuss his new book, ...
2022-02-0956 minThe One You FeedMichael Bungay Stanier on Starting Well to Finish WellMichael Bungay Stanier is the author of 6 books that have, between them, sold more than a million copies. He’s perhaps best known for his self-published book, The Coaching Habit, which is the best-selling book on coaching this century and is already recognized as a classic. He founded the training and development company, Box of Crayons, which has taught coaching skills to hundreds of thousands of people around the world and he created a book in partnership with Seth Godin which raised $400,000 for Malaria No More. In this episode, Eric and Michael Bungay Stanier discuss his new book, ...
2022-02-0956 min2 Pages with MBS86. How to be Not Perfect: Kate Berardo [reads] ‘Bird by Bird’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com. What’s your relationship with ambition? What parts of you do you want to grow? What does success look like for you, and how has that evolved over the years? What’s your relationship with perfectionism? Kate Berardo is the Vice President of Leadership Development at Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook. She likes to call herself a lifelong learner, rejecting poisonous perfectionism and keeping curiosity alive. Get book links and resources at...
2022-02-0826 min2 Pages with MBSAnnouncement: One Episode Per Week2 Pages with MBS is going to be releasing only one new episode per week from now on. Michael explains why he has taken this tough decision and shares some exciting news listeners can look forward to soon.Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/
2022-02-0302 min2 Pages with MBS85. How to Be (& Not Be) Yourself: Steven D’Souza, author of Not Being [reads] ‘The Self Delusion’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com. One of my favourite words is penumbra. Its etymology is the combination of the Latin words for almost, and shadow. The word means ‘the edge of the shadow’: not quite light, not quite dark. Another favourite word is liminal - on the threshold. Some of my favourite people are those who seek out those spaces of ambiguity, uncertainty, and fluidity - people willing to dissolve the sense of who they are, currently, so they can see what em...
2022-02-0142 min2 Pages with MBS84. Vault: Trust is the Key: Jennifer Paylor [reads] “Leadership and Self-Deception”Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.If you can imagine a painter, musician or dancer, then you can probably bring to mind where they do their work. A place to explore, create and make ...but how is that relevant to those of us in the world of organizations and corporations? Today’s guest, Jennifer Paylor, calls herself an artist and it’s not only because she sings and writes. She is an engineer and the current Head of Learning & Development, Talent and Cu...
2022-01-2736 min2 Pages with MBS83. Vault: Killing Your Ego: Riaz Meghji, author of ‘Every Conversation Counts,’ [reads] “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect”Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.The pandemic has brought about an epidemic of loneliness. Human connection expert, Riaz Meghji is here to talk about fixing it. Riaz has 17 years of experience in broadcast television, covering current affairs, sports, entertainment, politics and business. In this episode, he shares insights he acquired along the way about retaining humility in an industry where big egos easily develop, and the importance of candid conversation. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ ...
2022-01-2534 min2 Pages with MBS82. Vault: How to be a Moral Leader: Sandra Sucher, author of The Power of Trust [reads] ‘The Making of the Atomic Bomb’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.During the first phase of the pandemic I experimented with a type of online gathering, which I called Cocktails and Questions. After getting myself a cocktail, five people in my circle would gather, and we all had six minutes to reflect on a question I had sent them the day before; they would talk without interruption. The question I had sent was designed to provoke reflection, vulnerability, and insight. One of my favourite questions was th...
2022-01-2044 min2 Pages with MBS81. Vaults: The Dilemmas of a CEO: Dig Howitt [reads] ‘In Search of Excellence'Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be the CEO of a massive company? What do you do? What do you worry about? Michael Bungay Stanier is joined by his friend Dig Howitt, CEO and President of Cochlear, a medical device company that helps people hear and be heard. They have a conversation about modern business and what makes a company successful. Dig shares the responsibilities and difficulties that accompany his position as a hi...
2022-01-1832 min2 Pages with MBS80. How to Begin VI: Who Are You Travelling With with Jesse Finkelstein, Co-Founder of Page TwoMichael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.It’s launch week for How to Begin. I’ve had a love-hate relationship with this book - mostly love - for about a year and a half, so it’s pretty exciting to finally stumble into the sunlight, blinking and going, “It’s arrived! It’s here!” And that’s why today’s guest is so perfect; Jesse Finkelstein is the co-founder of Page Two, the company who published and partnered with me for this book, and The C...
2022-01-1320 min2 Pages with MBS79. Why I Wrote How to BeginMichael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.Today is January 11th, 2022 - it is the day my new book, How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters, actually arrives in the world. This is probably no surprise to you, because I have been mentioning it on the podcast; so, today, I thought I’d bring you a short, but hard-hitting, interview with the author. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ Welcome to 2 Pages with MBS! This is the...
2022-01-1110 minCoaching for LeadersHow to Make Progress When Starting Something New, with Michael Bungay StanierMichael Bungay Stanier: How to Begin
Michael Bungay Stanier distills big, complex ideas into practical, accessible knowledge for everyday people so they can be a force for change. His books have sold over a million copies, and The Coaching Habit was a Wall Street Journal bestseller. His TEDx Talk on Taming Your Advice Monster has been viewed more than a million times.
Michael is the founder of Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that helps organizations transform from advice-driven to curiosity-led action. His new book is titled How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters*.
In this conversation...
2022-01-1037 min2 Pages with MBS77. How to Begin V: Remembering Your Best Qualities with Eric KleinMichael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.I was in a mastermind group for about 15 years - we were a gathering of people who had something in common, but there was also a lot we didn’t have in common. An enduring friendship from that time is the one I have with Eric Klein, someone who is very precious to me, someone I love having in my life, and someone who’s just a mensch. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcas...
2022-01-0420 min2 Pages with MBS75. Vaults: Hope For Tomorrow: Roman Krznaric, Author of ‘The Good Ancestor’ and ‘How to Find Fulfilling Work’, [reads] “Basin and Range”In anticipation of the launch of Michael’s new book, we’re reaching into the vaults to pull the best episodes for you. Want to preorder? Go to HowToBegin.comThis won’t, unfortunately, be news to you: Each year, we consume the resources of 1.6 planet earths. We’re diminishing the environment, exhausting biological capital … and heading towards, well, who really knows... Is there hope? Yes. Is it up to you? Yes, at least partially. And where do we begin? By understanding what it takes to be a good ancestor. Practical philosopher, Roman Krznaric, joins Mich...
2021-12-2835 min2 Pages with MBS74. How to Begin IV: Taking Small Steps with Ainsley BrittainAinsley Brittain is my co-conspirator at MBS.works; pretty much the other half of the company. She’s a lovely person, friend, and colleague, and since we are both full-time, full-hearted, and full-brained workers on this project, Ainsley has actually influenced the book, making her the perfect guest for today’s ‘How To Begin’ episode. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ Michael reads two pages from his upcoming book, ‘How To Begin.’ [reading begins at 4:30]Hear us discuss: Mitigating risk: “Data is so grounding.” [8:18] | Learning to tr...
2021-12-2319 min2 Pages with MBS73. Vaults: How to be World-Positive: Swati Mylavarapu [reads] ‘Ghost Work: How to Stop Silicon Valley from Building a New Global Underclass’In anticipation of the launch of Michael’s new book, we’re reaching into the vaults to pull the best episodes for you. Want to preorder? Go to HowToBegin.com We are all investors. Whether it concerns our time, our focus or our money, we choose where we want to put it. When you invest, the first question always asked is ‘What is the rate of return?’ What if the question was ‘What does the most good?’ In this episode, Swati Mylavarapu introduces us to her values-based venture capital fund and discusses the significance of humanising...
2021-12-2133 min2 Pages with MBS72. How to Begin III: Pursuing ‘You 2.0’ with Jenny Blake, author of ‘Free Time’Writing a book can be lonely, scary, and confusing, but one of the things that has been brilliant about writing How To Begin is my friend, Jenny Blake. She’s been a friend of mine for many years now, and I feel like our friendship has only deepened within the last year. Since we think similarly, we’ve been encouraging each other to write a book, and when I thought of the small number of people I’d love to preview my new book, Jenny was an unmissable top-of-the-list person; she’s been with me all the way. Get book links...
2021-12-1631 min2 Pages with MBS71. A Guide to Empathy: Peter Bregman, author of ‘You Can Lead Other People’ [reads] ‘The Invitation’ x ‘The Guest House’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.When I was in Lisbon recently, I had one of those lovely moments of meeting a kindred spirit. It’s not the same as meeting someone who’s interesting or lovely, instead, there’s a recognition of ‘you and I, we are similarly weird and interesting.’ I gave Steven D’Souza my book, and he gave me his new book, Not Being. It’s a great book that tries to navigate similar big questions that I mull over. In...
2021-12-1434 min2 Pages with MBS70. How to Begin II: Connect to Your Best Self with Octavia Goredema, author of ‘Prep, Push, Pivot’Octavia Goredema is many things; a British woman thriving in LA, a career coach, a champion for women, and a Member of the British Empire. You may be familiar with her, as she’s been on this podcast before. We met when she wrote me an email complimenting one of my books, and we’ve enjoyed a precious friendship, since then. I only hope that she has more nice things left to say about my writing. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ Michael reads two pages from his upcoming book, ‘How To Begin.’ [read...
2021-12-0916 min2 Pages with MBS69. How to Face Resistance: Loran Nordgren, co-author of ‘The Human Element’, [reads] ‘My Grandmother’s Love Letters’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.We’ve probably all had the experience of someone else resisting one of our brilliant ideas. Do you remember how that feels - not being seen or heard? You know what’s almost as irritating, perhaps even more so? When you’re the person resisting your own good idea; you team up with the status quo to back away from this opportunity to unlock your greatness. Loran Nordgren is a teacher a...
2021-12-0737 min2 Pages with MBS68. How to Begin I: Prizes & Punishments with Mark Bowden, author of ‘Truth & Lies’Mark Bowden and I have known each other for at least 15 years. He’s a great friend, and a wonderful host, plus he’s written a number of books including Truth and Lies, a title I helped him come up with. And Mark has helped me brainstorm titles for my books as well, so who better than one of my dearest friends to join me in kicking off this new series? Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ Michael reads two pages from his upcoming book, ‘How To Begin.’ [reading begins at 4:15]
2021-12-0216 min2 Pages with MBS67. When to Wave the Purple Flag: Kim Scott, author of ‘Radical Candor’ and ‘Just Work’, [reads] ‘Man’s Search For Meaning’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.‘We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us,’ is a quote I often come back to. It reminds me that we’re creatures of the systems in which we exist. We are defined by our relationships, both inside and outside of work. The question I sit with is: What’s needed to find, carve out, and fight for freedom, justice, and dignity - not just for you, but more provocatively, for others? What do you do, when you...
2021-11-3042 min2 Pages with MBS66. How to Resist Cynicism: Michael Bachelard, Deputy Editor of The Age [reads] ‘Bliss’I had a few nicknames growing up; Flat Stanier after the book series Flat Stanley, which was shortened to Flat Stan, and eventually, just Stan. One of my best friends through high school and university was also a ‘Michael,’ and one of his early nicknames was Davros, a villain from Doctor Who, but in the end, Michael Bachelard just became Bach. Michael Bachelard is now an award-winning author and journalist. He’s a deputy editor and investigations editor at The Age in Australia - one of the country’s top 3 newspapers. Michael, like me, has come...
2021-11-2539 min2 Pages with MBS55. How to Thrive: Liz Wiseman, author of ‘Multipliers’ and ‘Impact Players’ [reads] ‘The Road to Character’My surname is Bungay Stanier. It used to be just Stanier, but when I got married back in 1995, Marcella and I combined our surnames. ‘Stanier Bungay’ was never going to work, so, Bungay Stanier it was - and so it remains. When people get my surname right, there’s not much expectation that it’s a clue to who I am, where I’m from, or what I do. But that’s not the case with my guest today; her surname and how she shows up in the world appear to be a perfect fit. Liz Wise...
2021-10-1943 min
Elevate with Tyler Chesser - The Real Estate Podcast for Investing, Mindset and Personal DevelopmentE206 Michael Bungay Stanier - Unlocking Greatness: The Power of Setting Worthy Goals and Staying Curious LongerMichael Bungay Stanier helps people be a force for change. He’s best known for his book The Coaching Habit, which has sold close to a million copies and has thousands of 5-star reviews online. His latest book How to Begin helps people find the clarity and courage to take on a Worthy Goal and start something thrilling, important and daunting. He founded Box of Crayons, which helps organizations move from advice-driven to curiosity-led.
Tyler and Michael’s discussion focused on living a fulfilling life by setting worthy goals, and embracing the power of curiosity to tame our...
2021-10-121h 052 Pages with MBS53. How to Hold a Flower: Muriel Wilkins, author of ‘Own the Room’ [reads] ‘The Untethered Soul’I’ve just come back from a run. Today is a beautiful autumn day, and yet I missed most of it. It wasn’t just that I was experiencing the pain of restarting exercise, it was that I was in my head the whole time; thinking about work, thinking about the new book and how to launch it, thinking about all sorts of stuff. Trying to figure it all out, and in doing so, missing the glory of it all. Here’s the thing, sometimes the secret to a good life is realising that it’s not all figure-out-able. Yes, you...
2021-10-1239 min2 Pages with MBS48. How to See the World Anew: Sara Hendren, Author of ‘What Can a Body Do?’ [reads] ‘Life as We Know It’Now I’m in my fifties, I’m no longer calling myself ‘young’. That time has come and gone. Being this age, I’m starting to feel the slight insults of my body breaking down. All in all, I’m fine. I adapt, and try to make things easier to accommodate my new limitations. However, all of this is happening to me within the bounds of what you’d call ‘normal.’ I’m cognitively and physically in the middle of the bell curve. What happens when you find yourself on the end of the bell curve? What deep adaptation is asked of you? Mor...
2021-09-2340 min2 Pages with MBS38. How to Keep Creating: Jessica Hagy, ‘How to be Fearless’ x ‘The Stranger in the Woods’When I think of philosophy, I think ... lots of words, mostly humourless. So, it’s extraordinary when someone can make me think more wisely and gratefully about life using very few words. Jessica Hagy is one of those people. She is an author and cartoonist, best known for her blog Indexed. Her most recent book is How to be Fearless in 7 Simple Steps. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ Jessica reads two pages from Michael Finkel’s The Stranger in the Woods, the Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit [Reading starts at 07:45]Hear us tal...
2021-08-1930 min2 Pages with MBS9. Brave Choices: Shannon Minifie x “A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again”What is it to make a brave choice? Where do you find the courage to not only choose, but to then commit, to a decision and be content with it. This episode’s guest is Shannon Minifie, who’s made one very brave decision: to be the successor as CEO of Box of Crayons, the learning and development company founded by me. Shannon’s one of my favorite people in the world, and in this conversation, we talk not only about making tough decisions but also about how she works to create an organizational culture where taking the easy way ou...
2021-05-0640 min2 Pages with MBS8. Heart of Abundance: Nell Edgington x “Playing Big”One of the most troubling trends among people who work for and in social change is the sense that you should not only do difficult (but rewarding!) work, but you should do it for scraps. It’s a mindset held by people in and outside of the movement, and it’s one of the reasons that it’s so hard to be a force for change. Today’s guest, Nell Edgington, wants to put an abundance mindset at the heart of social change. It’s time to embrace not just the change we want in the world, but also, the people...
2021-05-0436 min2 Pages with MBS7. Hope For Tomorrow: Roman Krznaric x “Basin and Range”This won’t, unfortunately, be news to you: Each year, we consume the resources of 1.6 planet earths. We’re diminishing the environment, exhausting biological capital … and heading towards, well, who really knows... Is there hope? Yes. Is it up to you? Yes, at least partially. And where do we begin? By understanding what it takes to be a good ancestor. Practical philosopher, Roman Krznaric, joins Michael Bungay Stanier for a conversation about preserving our planet by adopting a long-term way of thinking that will not only benefit us but succeeding generations as well. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-page...
2021-04-2934 min2 Pages with MBS6. A Seat at the Table: Minda Harts x “Kindred”Have you ever felt like the only one? The outsider, alienated? In the workplace, women of color like Minda Harts are no strangers to feelings of isolation. Minda is the author of ‘The Memo: What Women of Colour Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table,’ a career guide for women of color. The advice she shares in the book is what she wished someone would have told her when she was younger. Before becoming an author, she spent fifteen years in corporate America where she often experienced racial aggression from her colleagues. In this episode of 2 Page...
2021-04-2729 min2 Pages with MBS5. Fragile and Fleeting: Mason Currey x “The Magic Mountain”What does it take to start working towards a worthy goal? A goal that’s thrilling, important and daunting. Author Mason Currey might have an answer. Actually, answers. Mason’s writing focuses on the lives and routines of many renowned, creative minds. As a creative mind himself, he shares with listeners his process and the many elements involved in producing ambitious and creative work. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/ Mason reads two pages from the book ‘The Magic Mountain’ by Thomas Mann. [reading begins at 4:23] Michael and Mason talk abou...
2021-04-2229 min2 Pages with MBS2. Unmasking Ourselves: Monika Jiang x “Sensuous Knowledge”Have you ever fallen down a rabbit hole? When something catches your eye and you just have to follow it, finding yourself in a new world? It happens in business like it does in life, and Monika Jiang spends most of her time in a brand new world of business. Monika is a Millennial Activist and Head of Content and Community for the House of Beautiful Business, a global platform and community for making humans more human and business more beautiful. She and Michael discuss the importance of expanding your views to continuously grow. Get book links and resources...
2021-04-2030 min2 Pages with MBS1. The Dilemmas of a CEO: Dig Howitt x “In Search of Excellence”Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be the CEO of a massive company? What do you do? What do you worry about? Michael Bungay Stanier is joined by his friend Dig Howitt, CEO and President of Cochlear, a medical device company that helps people hear and be heard. They have a conversation about modern business and what makes a company successful. Dig shares the responsibilities and difficulties that accompany his position as a high-ranking officer, and offers advice that he utilises to ensure he continues to grow and learn as a leader. Get book links and re...
2021-04-2031 min
Phone Calls With Clever PeopleMichael Bungay Stanier on power, privilege and becoming a force for change in the worldWe're Talking Power.
If you have power or privilege, then how do you become a champion for change and use that for good?
My guest is Michael Bungay Stanier, author of 'The Advice Trap' and 'The Coaching Habit' (the best-selling coaching book of this century with over 700,000 copies sold and 1,000+ five-star reviews on Amazon).
These are two of my all time favourite books so the opportunity to sit down with him is very humbling.
I give Michael to explore the idea of power, privilege and becoming a force for change in t...
2020-10-0744 min
Meditation, Coaching & Life / Der Podcast mit Michael 'Curse' KurthWunderwaffe Neugierde: Michael Bungay Stanier im Gespräch150 - Wunderwaffe Neugierde: Michael Bungay Stanier im Gespräch - Meditation, Coaching & Life - Der Podcast mit Michael CURSE Kurth
In dieser Folge spricht Curse mit dem australischen Coach und Bestseller Autor Michael Bungay Stanier. Michael coacht Führungskräfte und Teams der größten Unternehmen der Welt (zb. Google) und ist dabei herrlich bodenständig, schlau und erfrischend klar. Sein neues Buch „The Advice Trap“ ist auf englisch erhältlich, seinen internationaler Bestseller „The Coaching Habit“ gibt es bereits auf Deutsch zu kaufen. In diesem Gespräch zeigt Michael uns mit alltäglichen Beispielen wie unsere Neugierde zu unser Wunderwaffe...
2020-08-271h 22
The Speaker Lab PodcastHow to Be a Corporate Trainer with Michael Bungay StanierOne area we haven't touched on is how to be a corporate trainer, my friend Michael Bungay Stanier is here to change that!Michael is a well-established keynote speaker and corporate trainer. On today's The Speaker Lab, we talk about what topics work in this industry, positioning yourself versus positioning a product/program, and who hires corporate trainers.We have a lot of fun during this informative and practical conversation with Michael, so please join us for episode 299 of The Speaker Lab! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What's the distinction between selling yourself versus a product?Why you need s...
2020-07-2141 min
The Speaker Lab PodcastHow to Be a Corporate Trainer with Michael Bungay StanierOne area we haven't touched on is how to be a corporate trainer, my friend Michael Bungay Stanier is here to change that!Michael is a well-established keynote speaker and corporate trainer. On today's The Speaker Lab, we talk about what topics work in this industry, positioning yourself versus positioning a product/program, and who hires corporate trainers.We have a lot of fun during this informative and practical conversation with Michael, so please join us for episode 299 of The Speaker Lab! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What's the distinction between s...
2020-07-2140 min
Might Help, Can't Hurt! Conversations with Leaders, Doers, and FriendsEpisode 10: The Future of Business with Michael Bungay StanierJoining me in this episode is Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit, Do More Great Work, and my personal favorite, Get Unstuck and Get Going. We took a light-hearted deep dive into the future of business, the nature of creativity, and lessons learned in being part of the movement to end malaria around the world. To learn more about Michael, you can find his information below: Website: https://www.mbs.works/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbungaystanier/
2020-06-0333 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellThe Most Powerful Question In The World of Business with Michael Bungay StanierMichael Bungay Stanier, the Founder of Box of Crayons, teaches the principles of how to do less hard work and more good work to the everyday stressed out manager. Michael opens a new door for managers who are struggling to get everything done. Often times, managers do not want to become coaches, but understanding basic coaching methods can help them to become more effective leaders. Habits also play a strong role in a leader’s ability to adapt to these new principles and succeed. 02:50 - What is Michael’s company, Box of Crayons, about? 04:10 - How do y...
2020-04-0848 minCoaching for LeadersThe Way to Be More Coach-Like, with Michael Bungay StanierMichael Bungay Stanier: The Advice Trap
Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations around the world make being coach-like an essential leadership competency. His book The Coaching Habit* is the best-selling coaching book of this century, with over 700,000 copies sold and 1,000+ five-star reviews on Amazon.
He’s the author of the new book The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious, and Change the Way You Lead Forever*.
In this conversation, Michael and I discuss why advice is overrated and often displays poor leadership. Michael shows us how to avoid coaching ghosts and dealing with people who ca...
2020-03-0939 min
School for Good Living Podcasts68. Michael Bungay Stanier – Embrace Curiosity and Steer Clear of the Advice Trap!Michael Bungay Stanier is an author, keynote speaker, and an A-level thought leader in the field of coaching. He has written several books, including The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious, and Change the Way You Lead Forever, Get Unstuck… and get going on the stuff that matters, and The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever, which was deemed the best-selling coaching book of this century, selling over 700,000 copies. Michael, who was the first to be awarded Canadian Coach of the Year and was a Rhodes Scholar, is also the founder of learning an...
2020-02-251h 02
The New Leader with Ian DaleyWhy Coaching is the #1 Leadership Skill Today with Michael Bungay StanierOften we hesitate around difficult conversations, not because we’re scared of the scary conversations; we’re just not clear on what we want. – Michael Bungay Stanier Hey everyone! Welcome to the show. The topic we’re going to dig into right now is Why Coaching is the #1 Leadership Skill Today. I have a special guest with me, who, in my opinion, is the best person on the planet right now to talk about this particular topic – Michael Bungay Stanier. Michael is the founder of Box of Crayons, a learning and development company focused on coaching...
2020-02-1146 minCoaching for LeadersThe Truth and Lies of Performance Management, with Michael Bungay StanierMichael Bungay Stanier: The Coaching Habit
Michael Bungay Stanier is the founder of Box of Crayons, a company best known for teaching 10-minute coaching so that busy managers can build stronger teams and get better results. He’s the author of The Coaching Habit*, a Wall Street Journal bestseller that’s been the #1 coaching book on Amazon since its release.
Key Points
If you become more coach-like, you’ll be able to have more impact without working as hard.
Every culture is different, so they’ll require different systems.
Focus less on performance appraisals and more on coaching conversations.
There is a nat...
2018-07-1635 min
Youpreneur: The Profitable Personal Brand Expert Business!Exploding Your Influence and The Coaching Habit, with Michael Bungay StanierCoaching can be a tricky business sometimes. Everyone is so focused on seeing results quickly that sometimes it becomes a rush to try a new strategy or pivot without really taking the time to understand everything.In this episode, our guest is entrepreneur, coach, author and all-around nice guy Michael Bungay Stanier who tackles this very topic as we talk about his latest book The Coaching Habit and why we should consider less time talking and more time listening to our clients. Michael also shares what kind of questions we need to be asking to help bring...
2017-07-1957 minCoaching for LeadersThe Way to Stop Rescuing People From Their Problems, with Michael Bungay StanierMichael Bungay Stanier: The Coaching Habit
Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of eight books, including The Coaching Habit, which has sold more than a million copies and is the best-selling book on coaching this century. In 2011 he created and edited End Malaria, a book written in partnership with Seth Godin that raised more than $400k for Malaria No More.
Michael is the founder Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that’s trained thousands of people around the world to be more coach-like. He has been featured in many publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. Hi...
2017-02-1348 min
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