The Leadership Mind

How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters with Michael Bungay Stanier


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In today’s episode, Massimo is joined by Michael Bungay Stanier, the author of seven books which between them have sold over a million copies. He’s best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and already recognized as a classic. His new book, How to Begin, helps people be more ambitious for themselves and for the world. Michael was a Rhodes Scholar and plays the ukulele badly. He’s Australian, and lives in Toronto, Canada. Learn more at www.MBS.works.

Highlights from today's podcast include:

  • Finding a thrilling, important, and daunting goal - one worthy of your commitment.

  • Understanding what it means to be a great facilitator.

  • Make sure to acknowledge when you are at your best and at your worst.

  • There is always a cost to not pursuing your goal, even if not pursuing it is the most comfortable option.

  • Strive for progress over success.

  • Connect with MBS:

    MBS.works

    Twitter and Instagram: @mbs_works 

    To download my Conscious Communication Workbook to support you in turning toxic conflict into collaborative gold, please visit Massimobackus.com/workbook

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