1. You could quote or paraphrase a testimonial that resonates with you …
Liz Wiseman, the recent winner of the Thinkers50 Leadership Award, said: “The Advice Trap speaks truth: when the best leaders do less themselves, they get more from others. But learning to do less can be painfully hard. Fortunately, Michael Bungay Stanier applies his signature wit and clarity to the challenge, which means making hard change just got a whole lot easier.”
- For example, “In the words of Liz Wiseman, “The Advice Trap speaks truth: when the best leaders do less themselves, they get more from others.” I cannot wait to immerse myself in what is sure to be another fast, funny, high-impact read from Michael Bungay Stanier. Find out more at www.theadvicetrap.com.”
David B. Peterson, the head of Coaching at Google, said: “The Advice Trap is actually a brilliant book. I love the playful style — one of Michael’s super-powers, I’m sure — especially because it always illuminates rather than obscures the point. It’s also eminently practical, so you’ll gain pointers you can use almost immediately. Highly, highly recommended.”
- For example, “I just read this testimonial from David B. Peterson, the head of coaching at Google, “The Advice Trap is eminently practical, so you’ll gain pointers you can use almost immediately. Highly, highly recommended.” Michael Bungay Stanier’s new book drops February 29th. I’ve preordered my copy and highly, highly recommend that you do too! www.theadvicetrap.com ”
Ed Schein, Professor Emeritus, MIT Sloan School of Management, said: “Becoming more mindful, curious, and humble is a prescription one cannot argue with, and The Advice Trap makes a very good case for why those behaviors work better than tell, tell, tell.”
Bobby Herrera, author of The Gift of Struggle and CEO of Populus Group said: “If leading with compassion and empowering people to become whom they imagine inside is important to you, read and fiercely apply what Michael Bungay Stanier teaches you in The Advice Trap. It will transform your culture and accelerate your climb as a leader.”
Jennifer Paylor, Executive Leadership Development and Coaching Leader for Enterprise Operations & Services, IBM, said: "The Advice Trap is the antidote for bureaucratic inertia. When we default to giving advice, it limits our impact, our freedom, and even our state of existence. The Advice Trap is your guide for bringing humanity back to the workplace. You cannot be a leader if you do not own this book."
Desiree Adaway, Principal of The Adaway Group said: "One of my greatest takeaways from this book—one that will stay with me forever—is the thought of being 'better than another person.' The Advice Trap taught me that the advice I am offering is wrapped in myths and stories I have about my superiority. These myths and stories are unsustainable, untrue, and built to keep us separate. We need more than an opinion—we need an analysis if we expect to build more inclusive and supportive teams. Michael Bungay Stanier helps us all get the analysis we need to lead us to right relationship with one another."
Thomas A. Kolditz, PhD; Director, Doerr Institute at Rice University, said: “Michael Bungay Stanier has done for curiosity what Brené Brown did for vulnerability.”
2. Or use a version of one of these two-three-liners …
- Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Coaching Habit was an instant classic and one of the books that most impacted how I think and lead. I am eagerly anticipating the follow-up, deep-dive he’s written, coming out on February 29th. The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious, and Change the Way You Lead Forever is sure to be transformative. www.theadvicetrap.com
- “I love being told what to do and reminded of my inability to figure things out on my own!” - said no one ever. Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Advice Trap drops February 29th and is a deep-dive into leadership’s Advice Giving Habit, how it keeps us individually and collectively small, and what to do to tame it. www.theadvicetrap.com
- The world desperately needs more humble, curious leaders. Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Advice Trap takes us deep into the whys and then shows us exactly how to get there. Available February 29th wherever books are sold. www.theadvicetrap.com
