Ep. #208: (Part 1) How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life & Change the World, with Scott Shigeoka
Nov 14, 2023
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Scott Shigeoka, an author and educator, shares his expertise on curiosity and its power to transform lives and change the world. Topics discussed include deep curiosity, visualization techniques, building a culture of curiosity, and the importance of meaningful questions. Discover practical methods to strengthen curiosity and make others feel seen and heard.
Deep curiosity is the search for understanding that leads to connection and transformation, making people feel seen and heard.
Building a culture of curiosity involves phrases like 'I don't know,' 'Tell me more,' 'I understand that you're more than your job,' and 'Who else?' to foster intellectual humility, active listening, work-life balance, and diverse perspectives.
Deep dives
The Power of Curiosity in an Era of Incuriosity
The podcast explores the concept of an era of incuriosity characterized by disconnection, loneliness, and division. It discusses the importance of curiosity as a means to counteract and navigate these challenges. The speaker explains deep curiosity, which involves going beyond surface-level questions to understand others on a deeper level, fostering connection and transformation. The podcast also introduces the DIVE model, which stands for Detach, Intend, Value, and Embrace, as a framework to cultivate deep curiosity. Finally, it highlights the significance of practices like being an admitter and visualizing oneself being curious to enhance curiosity in personal and professional interactions.
Four Phrases to Foster Curiosity in the Workplace
The podcast mentions a creative article by the guest, highlighting four phrases that can contribute to building a culture of curiosity in the workplace. The first phrase is 'I don't know,' emphasizing the power of intellectual humility and how it can improve perception and reduce anxiety. The second phrase is 'Tell me more,' encouraging active listening and inviting others to share further. The third phrase is 'I understand that you're more than your job,' emphasizing the importance of considering work-life balance and the impact it has on employee well-being and performance. The fourth phrase is 'Who else?' suggesting the value of seeking diverse perspectives beyond the usual sources for fresh ideas and solutions.
Embracing Deep Curiosity as a Transformative Practice
The podcast delves into the concept of deep curiosity as an intentional choice and the benefits it offers. It explores a study on visualization and how it can enhance performance and curiosity. It emphasizes the practice of being an admitter, acknowledging one's limited knowledge, to foster healthier and more meaningful relationships. The guest also highlights the significance of preparing oneself mentally and setting the right intention for curiosity. To conclude, it introduces the idea of curiosity as a path to connection, growth, and resilience, both personally and professionally.
I think it's fair to describe first-time author and long-time educator Scott Shigeoka as a curiosity activist. His debut book SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life & Change the World focuses on what Scott calls “deep curiosity” -- the search for understanding that leads to connection and transformation and, in so doing, makes people feel seen and heard...reminding them that they matter.
That's no small thing in a time of profound incuriosity.
In the first episode, we dig into some of my favorites among his many curiosity practices, like: "Be an admitter" -- seeing the joy in saying "I don't know" and centering on the relationship, rather than being right. I've found "Visualize yourself being curious" really helpful in those moments when I just don't feel the least bit curious. And, I've got some bonus content from his book and other recent writing as well!
Visit: https://scottshigeoka.com
Theme music by Sean Balick; "Arizona Moon" by Cholate, via Blue Dot Sessions.
Photo Credit: Matt Stomper
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