Dress up a little. Pick somewhere good. The book is the excuse, the evening is the point.
The Coaching Habit is a book about what happens between people. So it makes great sense to read it together, especially if that also involves a cocktail. The Night Out Club is an excellent way to multitask. You get dressed up. You go somewhere that isn’t your couch. You order something you wouldn’t order on a Tuesday. And then you talk about the book.
Turns out good conversation and a good evening are not that different. Both require showing up, paying attention, and having some fun.
Two works. Six works. Anyone who will show up and engage.
A bar, a restaurant, someone’s well-lit dining room.
Do this before you arrive.
They’re in this guide and easy to access on your phone.
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.
What’s the most interesting conversation you’ve had this week, and did you ask questions during it? What kinds of questions helped keep the conversation going?
Is there someone in your life you’ve been advising when they needed you to ask a better question? Who is it and how might you approach it differently next time?
When did your Advice Monster last crash a dinner conversation, and what did it cost the other person?
The Advice Monster is the part of you that jumps straight to advice.
Which of the seven questions would land best at a dinner table? Which one would be the most awkward?
What was most useful for you tonight?
It’s the right way to end any good evening.
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.
Submit at mbs.works/bookclub →