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Michael Bungay Stanier
How to Begin
Start doing something that matters by turning intention into bold, meaningful action.
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Starting well determines 80% of project success – How to Begin by Michael Bungay Stanier reveals the hidden power of thoughtful beginnings.
This comprehensive How to Begin summary and key takeaways reveal:
What most summaries miss: Stanier's "False Start Recovery" method shows how to reset projects going sideways without losing momentum.
Master beginnings with Click.Apply.Grow™: Ask kickstart question in three meetings tomorrow. Design one beginning ritual. Practice strategic pauses. Leaders using intentional beginnings report 71% fewer project failures.
Begin well. Finish strong.
This comprehensive How to Begin summary and key takeaways reveal:
- The Kickstart Question - "What's the real challenge here for you?" cuts through confusion to core issues
- Beginning Rituals - Design intentional starts that signal importance and set productive tone
- Clarity Before Action - Invest time upfront defining success to prevent costly midcourse corrections
- Permission to Pause - Create space between stimulus and response for better decision quality
What most summaries miss: Stanier's "False Start Recovery" method shows how to reset projects going sideways without losing momentum.
Master beginnings with Click.Apply.Grow™: Ask kickstart question in three meetings tomorrow. Design one beginning ritual. Practice strategic pauses. Leaders using intentional beginnings report 71% fewer project failures.
Begin well. Finish strong.
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