Shameless Leadership

777: What You Win When You Lead With Curiosity


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If you have an anxious, jumpy brain like me, you might have a constant, urgent need to talk, share, contribute, make your point known, be seen, be a fixer, and get the right answer out before anyone else in the room…

Do ya feel me?! 

However, what is gained by sharing (shoving?) our thoughts and ideas with others at breakneck speed can just as quickly be lost when we skip the opportunity to step back, get curious, really listen, and dig into engaging and enriching conversations.  

So, how do we do this - especially if it’s not how your brain was innately designed?! In this episode, we will talk about how you can become a more curious person and better relationship builder by:

  • Identifying as a great question asker 
  • Listening actively without formulating your response 
  • Expanding conversations instead of managing or dominating them
  • Suspending judgment and the need to immediately respond to or counter everyone who thinks differently than you
  • Showing genuine interest in others and their thoughts & ideas 
  • Embracing silence 
  • As you integrate these curiosity practices, you will find yourself enjoying (winning!)

    • Deeper, richer relationships
    • More safe and trusting relationships
    • Empathy toward those who might have different lived experiences than you
    • The ability to see, understand, and embrace diverse viewpoints
    • A departure from always needing to be right to always being open-minded 
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