Individuals, teams, and organizations that are more curious show greater levels of innovation. I recently read this in a paper from The Ohio State University and agree that there is a direct correlation between curiosity and innovation.
When employees seek information from others and utilize that information in their jobs, it boosts their creativity and leads to superior client service. A dangerous mindset is that of certainty: a conviction that what we believe is true. Change is constant, as what was a certainty yesterday may not be so today. Allowing your team to be curious and innovative will enable them to avoid the trap of being certain when that certainty is no longer true. It is the responsibility of leadership to embrace change and benefit from the innovations that come from curiosity.
Working with a coach can help you and your team avoid the pitfalls of certainty. The team at Endurance is constantly asking questions and helping you avoid the pitfall of certainty. Let’s discuss this for a few minutes and see if we can help.