The Coaching Habit

Description

The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, and Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier is a powerful, practical guide that redefines what effective leadership looks like in today’s workplace. Instead of giving advice or micromanaging, Stanier encourages leaders to develop the habit of coaching — asking better questions and empowering others to find their own solutions.

Based on years of experience in coaching and leadership development, this international bestseller breaks down the art of coaching into seven essential questions that can be applied in any professional context. These simple yet transformative questions help managers and leaders stay curious, cut through complexity, and spark insight-driven conversations that lead to real growth and performance improvements.

With a conversational tone, clear examples, and actionable insights, The Coaching Habit equips readers to:

• Build trust and accountability with team members

• Stop solving every problem and start empowering others

• Become a more curious, mindful, and effective leader

• Drive performance without burnout or micromanagement

• Create a culture of learning, self-reflection, and ownership

Whether you’re a first-time manager, executive, team leader, or HR professional, this book provides a coaching framework that’s easy to learn, implement, and sustain — no formal training required.

Why readers love it:

• Short, engaging, and to-the-point

• Backed by research and behavioral science

• Practical tools that work in real conversations

• Focused on habit formation and leadership growth

Perfect for:

• Managers seeking to lead with empathy and purpose

• Organizations focused on coaching culture and employee development

• Readers of Dare to Lead, Radical Candor, or Leaders Eat Last

Change the way you lead — for good — with The Coaching Habit, a modern classic in leadership and communication.