The Role of Questioning and Curiosity in Leadership

This week’s guest is Scott McDuffee. Ron and Scott discussed the role of curiosity in leadership, dealing with “CAVE” people, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

• Scott’s favorite quote (3:12)
• His background (3:59)
• The challenges he’s faced (6:01)
• The role of curiosity in leadership (11:08)
• A technique Scott used (13:29)
• Opening up with general questions (16:30)
• Scenarios that involve the power of questioning (17:50)
• Dealing with “CAVE” people (21:44)
• Advice Scott would give to his younger self (25:34)
• What he is most proud of as it relates to his lean journey (27:22)

Podcast Resources

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• Our Live Instructor Events
• Scott on LinkedIn
• Scott’s Art
• Scott on Instagram

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