Don't be afraid to be curious...

I read recently that curiosity is one of the greatest attributes of any leader. The same is true for their employees as well.

 

·      Always be on the lookout

·      To understand stuff around you.

·      Be interested in all kinds of information

·      To learn more about what you need to know.

·      That’s the best way to discover what you don’t know.

 

There’s much we often don’t know or understand and, at work as in life, a healthy curiosity can overcome that. When faced with a dilemma like that, don’t be afraid to ask, and don’t judge someone poorly if they do. When improvements are needed, they may be unclear, and curiosity can help identify the possibilities. When instructions are given, they too might need further explanation by asking good questions. Mistakes may be caused by a lack of understanding and curiosity about these causes can help with future performance. Wanting to learn more about your work and the company at large (and which may be unclear) is the best way to better understand your overall role and how it helps achieve your departmental, team, and organization’s objectives. This all starts with curiosity and good questions. Listen carefully to the answers that ensue to learn what you need to know. And be sure to give good clear answers if someone asks you for clarification. Don’t let a lack information skew your performance or judgment today.

 

Walter Whitman (1819 – 1892): American poet, essayist, and journalist; as a humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism.