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The Modern Manager

281: How Curiosity Can Help Managers Build Better Teams with Scott Shigeoka

Nov 14, 2023
Internationally recognized curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka joins the podcast to discuss the importance of curiosity, deep curiosity vs. shallow curiosity, the barriers to curiosity, and how to cultivate curiosity in the workplace using the DIVE model. They explore the transformative nature of curiosity in building connections and navigating difficult times, emphasizing self-reflection and mindfulness.
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Quick takeaways

  • Deep curiosity involves asking questions that go beyond simple facts and aim to understand the stories, values, and experiences of others, fostering connections and personal growth.
  • The Dive Model, which consists of the muscles Detach, In-Tend, Value, and Embrace, provides a framework for cultivating a culture of curiosity in the workplace, fostering creativity, innovation, and open dialogue.

Deep dives

Curiosity as an Essential Skill in Building Relationships and Solving Problems

Curiosity is an essential skill in the fast-paced world of work, as it helps build relationships and solve problems. Curiosity is defined as the search for understanding, and it can be categorized into shallow curiosity, which focuses on surface-level information, and deep curiosity, which delves deeper to form connective and transformative understanding. Deep curiosity is about asking questions that go beyond simple facts, and instead aim to understand the stories, values, and experiences of others. Practicing deep curiosity can deepen connections with others and foster a sense of value and significance.

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