This TED Talk features leadership coach Michael Bungay Stanier discussing the detrimental effects of unsolicited advice. He introduces the concept of the "advice monster," a habitual tendency to offer solutions before fully understanding a situation. Stanier outlines three personas of this monster: Talent (needing to always have answers), Save It (rescuing others), and Control It (maintaining control). He proposes three questions to curb this habit: "What's the real challenge here for you?", "And what else?", and "What do you want?". By fostering curiosity and asking clarifying questions, listeners can empower others to find their own solutions instead of imposing their own perspectives.
