EP 67 - Don’t be that manager! How to work with almost anyone with Michael Bungay-Stanier

Leadership Live

In this episode, Daphna interviews Michael Bungay Stanier, author of "How to Work With (Almost) Anyone." The discussion leads to the importance of being authentic and embracing our good and not-so-good aspects. Michael shares a quirky story about a high school prank and how it relates to his work in disrupting traditional leadership and empowering others through coaching. The focus stays on exploring the concept of keystone conversations and building strong relationships at work. Tune in to discover Michael's unique perspective on life and coaching..

Who’s Michael Bungay-Stanier?

Michael Bungay-Stanier is a renowned leadership coach, author, and speaker. He authorizes several books, including "The Coaching Habit" and "How to Work With Almost Anyone." Michael is known for his humorous and quirky approach to coaching and is dedicated to helping people realize their potential and improve their working relationships.

Social media links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbungaystanier/

Website: www.MBS.works

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFUOWjr4uI6T45zN1uJZ3Q

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mbs.works

Order the Book: How to Work with (Almost) Everyone: Building the Best Possible Relationship https://www.amazon.com/How-Work-Almost-Anyone-Relationship/dp/B0C1TDT5X9/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Michael+Bungay-Stanier&qid=1695060632&sr=8-1

Order the Book: The Coaching Habit https://www.amazon.com/Coaching-Habit-Less-Change-Forever/dp/0978440749/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695060732&sr=8-3

Timestamps:

[00:01:21] The balloon incident.

[00:03:46] Disrupting old-school leadership.

[00:07:31] Being real in this world.

[00:12:16] Being a bad CEO.

[00:15:13] What's your best?

[00:18:48] Self growth in the workplace.

[00:22:58] Challenging working relationships.

[00:24:30] Relationships and personal growth.

[00:29:50] Be the person who starts.

[00:31:11] Maintaining a working relationship.

[00:34:11] Building trust and connection.

Key takeaways:

• Embrace your full humanity, including both your strengths and weaknesses.

• Power can be disruptive and abusive, but coaching can empower and disrupt hierarchy.

• Understand the difference between what you are good at and what fulfills you.

• Building strong working relationships requires ongoing maintenance and open communication.

• Be the person who starts difficult conversations and be brave enough to address challenging topics.

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