Unlock Team Potential: The Surprising Power of Curiosity in Leadership.

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Do you ever feel stuck because you don’t have all the answers? What if embracing curiosity could transform your leadership and personal growth? If you're tired of feeling like you need to know everything and want to unlock the true potential within yourself and your team, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I dive into the deep connections between curiosity, resilience, and equanimity with author Doug Hensch, exploring his new book, Re-Thinking Curiosity: How to Lead When You Don't Have All the Answers. We discuss how curiosity can revolutionize both leadership and personal development. Doug’s approach, grounded in curiosity and humility, aims to unlock human potential and build resilient, adaptable teams. With real-world examples and practical tips, this conversation is as engaging as it is insightful.

Imagine leading with confidence, not because you have all the answers, but because you ask the right questions.
By listening to this episode, you can:

1. Transform Leadership Style: Learn how to foster a culture of curiosity and resilience, making your team more adaptable and innovative.
2. Enhance Personal Growth: Discover how embracing curiosity in your personal life can lead to deeper self-discovery and continuous improvement.
3. Improve Communication: Master techniques like active listening and open-ended questions to build trust, promote understanding, and navigate challenges effectively.

Three Benefits You'll Gain:

1. Innovative Leadership: Develop a leadership style that leverages curiosity to drive innovation and adaptability within your team.
2. Personal Discovery: Use curiosity as a tool for self-improvement and deeper understanding of your personal growth journey.
3. Effective Communication: Improve your communication skills through active listening and open-ended questioning, fostering trust and collaboration.

Bio:
Doug Hensch is an executive coach with a profound commitment to fostering growth in leaders and their teams. With an approach grounded in humility, curiosity and a deep understanding of human potential, Doug specializes in guiding individuals and groups towards realizing their goals and exceeding their own expectations. His coaching methodology is highly personalized, often leveraging a blend of 360 feedback and assessments to lay a solid foundation for transformative growth.
Doug's work extends beyond coaching into the realm of authorship, where he has shared his insights through two significant publications: "Positively Resilient: 5 1/2 Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles, and Defeat Anxiety" and "Re-Thinking Humility – How Thinking of Yourself Less Makes You a Better Leader." These works reflect his dedication to enhancing leadership and team dynamics without overshadowing the importance of humility and self-reflection.
Connect with Doug:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doughensch/
Website: www.DRHleadership.com
Book: Re-Thinking Curiosity: How to Lead When You Don't Have All the Answer
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1. Unlock Team Potential: The Surprising Power of Curiosity in Leadership. (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to It's an Inside Job Podcast (00:00:08)

3. Introducing Doug Hench and His Work on Curiosity (00:02:53)

4. Encouraging Curiosity and Vulnerability in the Workplace (00:08:30)

5. Building Trust and Connection Through Vulnerability (00:15:27)

6. Investigating Intent vs. Exploring with Curiosity (00:20:11)

7. Pitfalls and Challenges in Fostering Curiosity (00:22:45)

8. Part One: Nurturing Curiosity in Organizational Culture (00:26:34)

9. The Power of Vulnerability and Curiosity (00:27:48)

10. Adapting Curiosity in Culturally Diverse Environments (00:29:21)

11. Embracing Complexity and Working Together (00:34:27)

12. Practicing Mindfulness and Mindful Responses (00:38:00)

13. Harnessing the Power of Breathing Techniques (00:40:26)

14. Balancing Curiosity and Judgement (00:43:06)

15. Learning from Mentors and Practicing Humility (00:47:20)

16. Focusing on Primary and Secondary Strategies (00:50:26)

17. Practicing Curiosity in Disagreements (00:51:30)

18. The Relationship Between Humility and Curiosity (00:54:02)

19. Creating Space for Mindful Responses (00:54:11)

20. Inviting Feedback and Ratings (00:55:27)

21. Wrapping Up Another Insightful Episode (00:55:31)