Connecting the Dots 3rd Edition of Humble Inquiry with Peter A. Schein
Jun 26, 2025
Peter A. Schein, co-founder and CEO of OCLI.org, brings extensive experience in organizational behavior and development. He dives into the transformative power of Humble Inquiry in the workplace, emphasizing authentic relationships built on trust and vulnerability. The conversation highlights how remote work has reshaped communication styles and the importance of informal interactions. Schein also discusses reflective practices for effective group learning and explores the dynamics of 'personization,' urging deeper, more meaningful professional conversations.
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Beyond Transactional Relationships
- Humble Inquiry promotes moving beyond transactional work relationships to develop deeper, trusting connections.
- This deeper substrate fosters vulnerability and openness essential for fruitful cooperation over time.
Walk and Talk Rapport Building
- Peter Schein describes a walk with Skip Steward around Stanford campus that deepened their professional rapport.
- The informal setting allowed a more natural, low-distraction connection than formal meetings.
Reframing Ignorance Positively
- The term "accessing your ignorance" was replaced to avoid negative connotations in today's culture.
- Instead, the idea emphasizes embracing what you don't know as a strength to foster curiosity and vulnerability.
