Great leaders are inquisitive; some naturally so, and some have to work on it. A mindset of curiosity gives us the opportunity for great success. Curiosity is about having a tendency to seek out new experiences, knowledge, and feedback while remaining open to change. I recently read this statement in a paper from The Ohio State University and agree that curiosity is part of being a great leader.

A mindset of curiosity can improve our performance, help us connect with people, and specifically help with challenging relationships.

Consider a challenging work relationship and reflect on your assumptions about this person. What challenges could this person be facing influencing how they interact with you? What information is this person receiving that could impact how they present themselves at work? Instead of making assumptions, set up a time to ask this person these questions directly. When you clearly want to learn more about them, you can significantly improve your relationship.

A coach with an outsider’s perspective can help you identify when you may be making assumptions and could benefit by being more curious. The team at Endurance has spent over 40 years being curious. We enjoy helping others learn to be curious and grow because of it. Let’s take a few minutes to see if we can help you and your team do the same.