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Michael Bungay Stanier

Founder of Box of Crayons
EPISODE 156

Be curious

More from Michael Bungay Stanier

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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Clips

  • Innovation requires curiosity
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons
  • The first problem is rarely the real problem
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons
  • Don’t be too quick to give advice
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons
  • Dig past the first answer
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons
  • Get comfortable with silence
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons
  • Decide how to work together before deciding what to work on
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons
  • Be clear on which decisions are whose
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons
  • Ask, “What needs to be said that hasn’t been?”
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons
  • Train deep, not wide
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons
  • Express old ideas in new ways
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons
  • Give people a chance to figure things out
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Michael Bungay Stanier
    Founder of Box of Crayons

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