Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “curiosity”
Presence and the Foggy Edge of Ourselves What does authentic engagement mean in the context of being a leader? Most of us are culturally trained to be externally focused; we are unconsciously driven by mental constructs and a belief system built over the years to help us maneuver through the complexities of life. These constructs predispose us to certain assumptions …
Some say that the US is losing its innovation edge in the world markets; there are concerns that we have lost our way in supporting fresh ideas and new thinking. In the face of the current chaotic and unpredictable global economy and the threat of ongoing recession it is no wonder that these questions are arising. When considering innovation on …
What drives innovation in organizations? Why are younger companies more likely to be better innovators in the short term? Curiosity and an attitude of openness to possibilities, ideas, experimentation and a sense of excitement tend to be underlying drivers for innovative organizations. Therefore it is not hard to see why youthful organizations would have a higher innovation drive; in general …
Many articles and blogs on leadership effectiveness tend to offer a series of action steps that describe best practices for leadership and decision making. Here is an example of such a list I read recently: Define desired outcomes Identify potential obstacles to those outcomes Design and implement right solutions. Though such a list is perfectly accurate and useful in the …
The most challenging aspect of training up leadership in an organization is in the work of emotional intelligence. A leader’s emotional intelligence is tied directly to their ability to create influence and to build a high functioning culture. In the previous blog we discussed how emotional intelligence is born from developing an inner observer; seven broad steps were suggested to …
