January 11, 2023 (Curiosity)

One of the most powerful leadership lessons I have learned is the power of curiosity. Today's leadership action is about curiosity about others.

Like many leadership lessons, this one was learned from observation. I had the opportunity to watch a mentor (who was exceptionally busy) pause and ask questions to many people around him. I am inspired when I see the busiest of people take that time that no one is too busy or too important to take time to see the people around them. So, today, ask a team member (or someone you interact with regularly but don't really know) about themselves. If you don't normally do this, start small.

Practice the leader actions of pause & curiosity.

Ask a team member about themselves to learn something new about them. (Don't be creepy.)