Reviews

I highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in developing their knowledge from fantastic guests and a rockstar moderator.

The gregarious & curious MBS invites guests from all walks of life to share with us their grounding text; their lodestar; their guiding light. Two pages can sometimes be as straightforward as a sincere book recommendation. Other episodes can be as profound as uncovering someone’s pivotal life/soul breakthrough. It is is a privilege to have this insight about their journey. Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS) as host injects a deft questioning of guests to unpack even more perspective on their two chosen pages. Room for improvement (if podcast tech allows this) a segment or chapter sequence which lets the listener return to only the two pages read aloud (e.g. for a repeat listen). If this can’t be done, suggest inclusion of time stamp in show notes to help skip to the precise start time of the reading.

Not only is MBS a hugely likable and entertaining host, he delivers a podcast full of truly interesting and inspirational people who share their deep reflections and wisdom about life in the world.

I learn something about me after listening to every episode.

Wisdom and inspiration abound

Michael’s way of looking at the world has improved my business and my life. Let him enhance yours too.

I love the fact that this podcast reveals MBS’ guests favourite book and also insight into their own book or experience. Excellent variety and thought provoking!

Michael provides a space for guests to share what moves them and to share their insights. The conversations help me make connections to my own thinking and help me think how it relates to my work. Thank you!

I’m enjoying this format, which simultaneously introduces me to new individuals (or shows me a different take on those I may already be aware of) and brings in thinkers that have inspired them. It’s great on a morning walk to get ideas stirred up before taking on the day. I really trimmed back my podcast listening in the last year - this one has stayed on my short list.

I usually beeline to the business and self development section of any great bookstore, so what I love most about this podcast is that it’s opening my eyes (and ears) to insights from so many genres, that I can apply to live a better life. MBS asks the best questions, and while most interviewers would move on, he digs a little deeper with his guests, so that you hear them speak their truth.

So far, this is great. Fresh approach, and really authentic conversation. The people side of leadership.

Intriguing definition of management that resonates. Also, either you have everybody on board for culture or you have nobody. Most intriguing in this episode is how to build capacity for failure especially within your leadership team. As a coach and CEO I see you have to show them and Be the vulnerability-not tell. Certainty and confidence are the status quo- The willingness to say "I don't know and I am willing to be open" to create dialogue around what makes a great culture. This is what can draw you in to deeper understanding of what matters. I get the feeling that being more human is a process.