Curiosity can change the way we lead, work, and grow. In this episode of The Richer Geek, operations professional and entrepreneur Jon Bassford shares how curiosity shaped his career and why it's the key to building stronger teams, smarter businesses, and better results.

In this episode, we chat about…

• How Jon went from law school to operations leadership.

• What it means to be a curious leader.

• The three shifts leaders need: mindset, operations, and culture.

• Google's study on psychological safety and why it matters.

• Stories from Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos that show the impact of curiosity.

• Why founders should hire outside their strengths instead of trying to do it all.

• How curiosity shows up in both business and co-parenting.

Key Takeaways:

• Curiosity helps leaders move past habits and try new approaches.

• A culture of curiosity starts with making people feel safe to speak up.

• Leaders need to ask questions and not settle for "this is how it's done."

• Founders often waste time by hiring in their strengths instead of their gaps.

• Delegating low-value tasks saves energy for the work that matters most.

• Curiosity is not just for business, it can also improve family and personal life.

Resources from Jon

LinkedIn | jonbassford.com | Lateral Solutions

Grab your free chapter of The Curious Leader by texting "chapter" to 33777

Resources from Mike and Nichole

Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide