The Question No One Asks Leaders
It was a moment of authenticity that I’ll never forget. I was shocked when General Dempsey, retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, “The question I wish people would have asked… Continue reading
Category Archive: Curiosity
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Seven Ways to Not-Know Like a Leader
Pretending you know, when you don’t, makes you intentionally ignorant. Confusion is the point of opportunity, if you have the courage to not-know. Four dangers for all knowing leaders: Pretending you know is an act… Continue reading
The 10 Practices of Coaching-Leaders Pt. 2
You’re a jerk-leader if you aren’t passionate about developing people. Develop your coaching skills in order to effectively develop people. The ten practices of coaching-leaders pt. 2: #4. Cling to forward-facing curiosity. If you… Continue reading
The One Question Challenge
Curiosity is the universal answer to aspiration, frustration, disappointment, and opportunity. Talk as much as you want as long as curiosity motivates your words. 13 powers of curiosity: One question challenge: Ask at least… Continue reading
The 7 Practices of Curious Leaders
Lack of curiosity is deadly in changing times. Vision, courage, and energy, without curiosity, turn to exhaustion and irrelevance. Curiosity indicates potential. Leaders who ask questions go further than those who don’t. The… Continue reading
The Essential Partner of Curiosity
Curiosity makes you interesting. (Especially if you want to talk about me.) A participant at a recent presentation asked me about qualities of successful leaders. The first word that came to mind was… Continue reading