Hi, I’m Michael Bungay Stanier
AKA MBS.
Welcome! This is where you’ll find practical insight meets unexpected depth, there’s helpful simplicity on the other side of complexity, and bold thinking becomes delightfully doable. There’s nothing I like more than hearing, “oh … well, if this is what it takes, I could try that.” And of course, you can …
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I help people trade “fine” for something more real, more courageous, and more meaningful. Whether you are finding your direction, figuring out how to make a difference, or fueling your journey, I’ve got stuff that makes moving forward less painful and almost certainly more fun. When you’re ready, there’s help. When you’re not, there’s help anyway. Tools, ideas, nudges — whatever it takes.
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Books
Do Something That Matters Journal
How To Work With Almost Anyone
Do More Great Work
The Advice Trap
The Coaching Habit
How To Begin
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