Different cities, different time zones, one book that closes the distance.
Remote work is wonderful for a lot of things. The one thing it makes harder is the real conversation, the kind that doesn’t fit neatly into a status update. “What’s on your mind?” takes a little more intention to ask over a screen. It’s also exactly the question a remote team needs most.
Reading this together gives you a shared language for better conversations, and a good reason to gather that isn’t another standup.
On your own schedule, wherever you are. The audiobook is also great and has some fun guest stars.
Early for some, late for others. Be fair about who takes the awkward slot.
This conversation wants faces. Cameras on.
The organizer submits for the team. That’s your entry in the drawing.
Everyone reads the book first, then 60–90 minutes together on the questions.
Better for going deeper. Take the extra time together to pick one or two of the Seven Essential Questions and start practicing.
When someone on this team takes a moment to really listen to you, what does it do for you? What are they doing that’s different from other times?
When you bring something to a teammate, where do you most want them to be a bit more coach-like with you?
What does your Advice Monster look like over Slack or email? When are you quickest to fire back the answer instead of asking a question?
The AWE Question, “And what else?”, is the book’s way of staying curious a beat longer. Are there ways that creating that beat is harder or easier in remote settings? What might the impact be if we stayed curious a little longer in our work?
What would the team chat look like if everyone asked “And what else?” before jumping in?
What was most useful for you?
Everyone answers.
The Coaching Habit is the kind of book that earns a permanent spot on your shelf. People underline it, write in it, and come back to it. There are even fill-in sections designed for that.
Here are the different ways to get your copy:
New illustrations. Two bonus chapters. A new chapter on showing up as a coach. Plus a signed bookplate and a limited-edition TCH10 wooden bookmark. Use code BOOKCLUB for 20% off. Get it at mbs.works/bookclub →
Amazon won’t let you order more than 4 at a time. We will. Bundled sets of 5 and 10, book club discount already applied, no hoops to jump through. Order at mbs.works/bookclub →
Amazon in the US usually has the best price, consistently under $7. The paperback doesn’t include the new Being of Coaching chapter. If you want access, let us know when you register. Register at mbs.works/bookclub →
Available on Audible and Spotify. MBS reads it himself. Find it at mbs.works/bookclub →
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That’s Question 7 and it’s the inspiration for your submission. When your group finishes, your group’s organizer submits something you found useful, from the book, the experience, the time together, whatever your group decides. Include a photo or video from your club with your submission. A screenshot of a video call counts. A picture of your text thread counts.
Winners are selected every two months. Cycle 1 closes August 19. Cycle 2 closes October 5. Cycle 3 closes December 31, 2026.
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