Today, my guest is the founder of a company called Box of Crayons, so you know it’s going to be fun. 

His name is Michael Bungay Stanier, and he’s the author of several books including Do More Great Work and End Malaria, a book that has raised more than $400,000 for the cause. 

Michael’s latest book gets the focus of our attention today. It’s called The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever! In it, Michael asks seven questions and shares the tools to make those questions an everyday way to work less hard and have more impact.

Michael also hosts a fantastic podcast you should check out called the Great Work Podcast.

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In today’s episode, Michael and I discuss:

• The three circles that tend to plague us in the workplace
• The essential components of effectively developing new habits
• Some of the keys to asking great questions
• And a lot more…

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Michael’s Latest Book

You can order your copy of The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever right now.

More on The Coaching Habit

Books Michael Recommends

Peak: Secrets of the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericcson and Robert Pool

The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born, It’s Grown by Daniel Coyle

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino

A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

Helping: How to Offer, Give and Receive Help by Edgar Schein

Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling by Edgar Schein

Zen Habits: A Handbook for Life by Leo Babauta

Micheal’s Resources

The best place to find out more about Michael is at his website.

Here, you can pick up a copy of Michael’s new book.

You might consider hiring Michael to speak or consult your business.

Connect with Michael on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Michael hosts his own podcast too. Check out the Great Work Podcast. It’s awesome!

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