Curiosity is not a soft skill. It is one of the strongest predictors of leadership performance and team success. In this episode, John Jantsch talks with leadership strategist and researcher Debra Clary about why curious leaders build stronger, smarter teams and how asking better questions drives engagement, trust, and results. They explore how curiosity can be learned, measured, and practiced, especially in high pressure leadership environments. You will learn how bold questions can reshape culture, unlock performance, and help leaders move from giving answers to developing people.
Today we discussed:
00:00 Start
01:51 Improv, Stand-Up, and the Book Journey
03:18 Curiosity as a Superpower and Its Decline
04:40 Data Linking Curiosity to Performance
06:09 From Having Answers to Coaching Teams
09:28 Curiosity Myths and Key Traits
10:57 Measuring and Training Curiosity
12:00 Bold Questions and Team Engagement
13:18 Case Study: Defining the Real Problem
16:26 When Curiosity Is Missing at Work
18:55 Curiosity Habits Leaders Can Use
20:28 Where to Connect
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