Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 794: Unleashing CURIOSITY to find new answers and creativity w/ Gretchen Wilson
In this episode of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, host Brian Lofrumento is joined by guest Gretchen Wilson, founder of True Curiosity and an advocate for cultivating curiosity in leadership. Throughout the conversation, they delve into the significance of curiosity as a fundamental trait that leads to creativity and imagination, often overlooked in adults. Gretchen shares her insights on the suppression of curiosity due to societal influences, its impact on problem-solving and team management, and practical applications in business and leadership. They emphasize the importance of understanding customer experience and the value of journaling for self-reflection. Additionally, Gretchen discusses her career journey, co-authoring a book on successful startups, and the power of curiosity in entrepreneurship. Stay tuned for an insightful episode that will spark your curiosity and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit.
ABOUT GRETCHEN
Gretchen Wilson is a seasoned professional with a diverse career spanning the public and private sectors, marked by her unwavering commitment to economic development and business expansion. Her unique trans-disciplinary experience in large organizations and startups has made her a leading advocate for cultivating curiosity among today’s leaders, allowing them to harness the untapped potential of their organizations. Gretchen is co-author of the book, “Launch! 11 Key Elements of Wildly Successful Startups” published in 2021, and now speaks to organizations and industry groups on the lost art of curiosity in leadership.
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