"Curiosity killed the cat" is a proverb meant to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation. As kids, that proverb scared us out of being curious.
· Curiosity is a strong desire
· To know or learn about something.
· Without curiosity, we would never seek
· To discover what we want and need to know.
Curiosity is associated with all aspects of human development… it drives the process of learning and the desire to acquire knowledge and skills. It’s a behavior that at work should be encouraged; unfortunately, by telling employees to do only what they are instructed tends to stifle curiosity. Managers should be encouraged to promote curiosity as a means of getting employees involved in their own learning, and encouraged improve the procedures they are required to follow. We train them to do the tasks associated with their jobs without explaining why those need to be done or what results are expected when they do them. Listen to the questions employees ask and satisfy their curiosity with answers, coaching, and support. Let your employees know it’s okay to be curious today.
Andrew “Andy” Card Jr. (born 1947): American politician, academic administrator, White House Chief of Staff (2001-2006) and United States Secretary of Transportation (1991-1992).
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