Michael Bungay Stanier
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Generous silence
Silence can be an active process of giving. When we choose silence, we’re giving the other person our own time to process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without feeling rushed or judged. Silence is not simply waiting to speak; it can be an active process of giving. There is so much that can be conveyed… More →
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Don’t be a pole vaulter
It’s never great to take a long, run-up to a question. In conversations it’s important to both share your thoughts and ideas, and to ask questions. Balancing sharing versus questioning leads to art, but trying to do those two things at the same time leads to confusion. If you’re a pole vaulter, you need a… More →
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The Advice Trap
Book The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier, 2020 — The Advice Trap is about getting to grips with how to actually change your behaviour so you stay curious a little bit longer. It sounds like it should be easy, but it’s not. You have to tame your Advice Monster, that part of you that jumps in… More →