10/12/2026
We’re told to keep an open mind. To not make assumptions. To seek to understand.
But what does that actually sound like when you’re leading?
Curiosity needs language.
When you don’t understand, 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞.
When you disagree, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬.
When you’re frustrated, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.
Because leading with curiosity isn’t just about having an open mind.
𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞.
Lead with curiosity.