Michael Bungay Stanier
Founder of Box of Crayons
EPISODE 156
Be curious
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Dig deeper to find out what the real challenge is
Instead of being quick to offer advice, become known as the leader who encourages your team to figure out what the problem is and come up with their own solutions for solving it.
Get comfortable with silence
Ask a question, then wait. It might feel awkward, but it’s a powerful way to give people the space they need to respond thoughtfully.
Decide how to work together before deciding what to work on
Working with a team? Before you jump into the task at hand, have a conversation about how to work together. It’ll help you handle the challenges you face along the way.
Be clear on which decisions are whose
If you want a successful leadership transition, set boundaries around decisions. This framework can help you clarify which decisions need your input and which don’t.
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Short (but powerful) leadership advice from entrepreneurs and CEOs of top companies like JPMorgan Chase, Target, Starbucks and more.
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Innovation requires curiosityMichael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons
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The first problem is rarely the real problemMichael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons
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Don’t be too quick to give adviceMichael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons
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Dig past the first answerMichael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons
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Get comfortable with silenceMichael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons
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Decide how to work together before deciding what to work onMichael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons
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Be clear on which decisions are whoseMichael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons
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Ask, “What needs to be said that hasn’t been?”Michael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons
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Train deep, not wideMichael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons
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Express old ideas in new waysMichael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons
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Give people a chance to figure things outMichael Bungay StanierFounder of Box of Crayons