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Avoid jumping to conclusions from "summary" of The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
When you're coaching someone, it can be tempting to jump to conclusions. You might hear a snippet of information and immediately think you know what the person needs to do next. It's a common trap to fall into, but one that can limit the effectiveness of your coaching conversations. Instead of assuming you know the answer right away, it's important to take a step back and ask questions. By asking questions, you can dig deeper into the issue at hand and help the other person come up with their own solutions. Jumping to conclusions can also lead to misunderstandings. If you assume you know what someone is trying to say without fully listening to them, you run the risk of missing i...
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