Summary of The Advice Trap

The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever is a book by Michael Bungay Stanier, founder and senior partner of the Box of Crayons. In this book, Stanier argues that leaders and managers should take a more humble approach to their work, by listening more and giving less advice. He notes that this shift in mindset can have a significant impact on an organization's bottom line, as well as its culture, and that it is the key to successful leadership in the 21st century. Stanier offers practical advice on how to give more effective advice, how to better understand your team and how to create a more supportive and collaborative work environment. In addition, he looks at the potential pitfalls of advice-giving, and how to avoid them. Ultimately, The Advice Trap encourages readers to become more self-aware and to challenge their own assumptions in order to become better leaders.