The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, and Change the Way You Lead Forever

Many leaders step in to help by offering answers—often too quickly. In The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier makes a compelling case for a different approach: leading through better questions instead of better advice.

This practical, highly accessible book introduces simple coaching habits leaders can use in everyday conversations. By asking less and listening more, leaders create space for ownership, learning, and stronger problem-solving across their teams. It’s a reminder that leadership impact doesn’t come from having all the answers—but from helping others find their own.

What changes when leaders coach more and tell less:

• Better questions unlock thinking instead of dependency.

• Ownership increases when people solve their own challenges.

• Conversations become more strategic and less reactive.