964: LEADERSHIP STORIES: How to Leverage Curiosity to Create Connection as a Leader

Episode notes

"Sara, I tried one little thing you recommended in our session and it totally changed my interaction with a team member!" Back story…I was leading a training for a leadership team recently and we talked about how to practice active listening in leadership. One of the leaders decided to put one of my recommendations into action immediately (Gold Star for this leader!) and he was so excited about the results. Following our training, he shifted his default behavior of “getting right down to business” in a one-on-one meeting to starting off a one-on-one by asking a team member an open-ended question. This led to a great conversation and important insights between the two of them. By getting curious before getting down to business, this leader fast-tracked trust and paved the way for open and honest communication with their team member. He was giddy sharing this win with me. I love it when new behaviors lead to new wins! Curiosity is one of the most underrated, yet most powerful, leadership skills you can develop. In this episode, we dig into how curiosity can completely shift the way you lead, communicate, and