Kalan Norris

Nov 22, 2023 | hbr.org | Mark C. Bolino |Phillip Thompson |Kalan Norris |Shu-Tsen Kuo

In recent years, workplace curiosity has been called essential, transformational, and the most valuable characteristic that leaders can have. Research has shown that curiosity can facilitate psychological safety, problem solving, and innovation. Another study found that curious employees — who enjoy looking for new solutions to complex problems, are eager to learn, and seek information and develop new strategies — are more likely to be seen by leaders as competent, creative, and high-performing.