Coaching for Leaders 732: How to Find What’s Missing, with Jeff Wetzler
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May 5, 2025 
Jeff Wetzler, co-founder of Transcend and an expert in human potential, shares powerful insights on enhancing leadership through curiosity. He emphasizes that what we often overlook are our unchallenged assumptions and how they can impact our organizations. The discussion reveals how curiosity not only fosters empathy but also sparks vital questions that lead to breakthroughs. Wetzler also reflects on a transformative Uber encounter, highlighting the importance of dialogue in overcoming biases and the role of open communication in nurturing team dynamics.
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Uber Ride Sparks Curiosity
- Jeff Wetzler shared an Uber ride story where an initial symbol triggered fear but curiosity led to an enlightening conversation.
- This transformed his worldview by humanizing someone behind a controversial symbol and finding common ground.
Assumptions Limit Reality
- We often mistake our initial assumptions for full reality, missing the bigger picture.
- Our brains latch quickly onto one interpretation and ignore other valuable information.
Spot Hidden Feedback Cues
- Notice repeated questions or micro-suggestions as they can be clues to hidden concerns.
- Use these cues to get curious instead of dismissing them as trivial.
