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The Coaching Habit: 7 Questions Every Leader Must Ask
The Coaching Habit: 7 Questions Every Leader Must Ask
In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey return to the foundational principles behind Michael Bungay Stanier’s bestselling book The Coaching Habit. Building on their previous conversation about The Advice Trap, they unpack why most people jump too quickly into giving answers and how learning to “stay curious longer” transforms leadership, mentoring, and everyday conversations. Stephen walks through the seven core coaching questions that form the backbone of Michae...