The Coaching Habit: Reader Reviews & Ratings

Jayce2026-10-13 19:20

The seven simple habits really shifted how I lead my team from fixing problems to asking empowering questions that build confidence.

Frankie2026-10-04 21:26

Simple questions like And what else help uncover hidden issues I would have missed otherwise.

Pearl2026-09-30 22:50

Great book that changed how I ask questions in daily meetings.

Aden2026-09-29 20:32

Reading this book helped me realize that my team could solve problems better if I just asked the right questions instead of fixing everything myself. The author explains how the fix-it mindset drains us and makes our teams dependent on us for every small issue. I was surprised to learn that most managers spend too much time solving others problems instead of developing their skills. The book offers seven practical habits that take less than ten minutes each, so I can start using them today without any special training. The kickstart question gives people ownership of their agenda, while the awe question helps dig deeper past surface level answers to find the real root of the problem. I used the focus question in a recent meeting and it shifted a frustrated employee from blaming external factors to identifying their own role in the challenge. This mindset shift from being a hero fixer to a humble guide has already reduced my stress and made my team feel more confident and capable. I will definitely keep these questions in my daily routine to build a culture of trust and self-sufficiency.

Hana2026-09-27 08:46

Short questions save my time and stop me from fixing everything.

Harrison2026-09-25 15:07

Stanier's seven habits shift me from fixing problems to asking questions that help my team find their own answers.

Angie72026-09-16 08:30

The seven habits in The Coaching Habit help me stop burning out and let my team solve their own challenges instead.

Nixon2026-09-15 14:38

This book shifts my mindset from fixing problems to helping my team find their own solutions.

Cheryl772026-09-07 02:14

The AWE Question helped me dig deeper and uncover the real issue behind my team's surface complaints.

Rudy2026-08-30 20:59

Habit five felt counterintuitive at first but worked well for me.

Odell2026-08-30 02:39

Some habits felt too rigid for my chaotic team environment honestly.

Makenzie272026-08-27 21:43

Simple questions like 'And what else?' unlock deep insights my team was hiding.

Susanne2026-08-26 13:42

Great quick read for managers who need to stop fixing everything.

Otto2026-08-23 18:17

Reading this changed how I view my role as a supportive leader.

Toby082026-08-20 22:16

The AWE Question helped me dig deeper than surface issues.

Tony2026-08-19 15:00

The idea that asking and what else reveals the real issue instead of the obvious one is a game changer for my daily check ins.

Aspen2026-08-16 16:51

The "And what else" question helped me dig deeper than usual.

Bernadette2026-08-14 09:58

This book helps me stop fixing problems and start asking better questions instead.

Nicholas2026-08-12 20:35

This book changed how I lead my team by asking better questions.

Rolando2026-08-12 11:34

Fresh angles that made me rethink a few assumptions.