#118 The Curiosity Curve: Why Curiosity Drives Leadership Performance with Dr. Debra Clary
What happens when leaders stop trying to have all the answers and start asking better questions?
In this episode, Bethany Rees talks with leadership strategist and curiosity expert Dr. Debra Clary about how curiosity drives innovation, improves team culture, strengthens decision-making, and helps leaders create psychologically safe workplaces.
You’ll learn:
âś” Why curiosity is a measurable leadership skill
âś” How certainty kills innovation
âś” Questions every leader should ask
âś” How curiosity helps de-escalate conflict
âś” Why disengaged employees often feel unseen and unheard
âś” How leaders can build cultures where people contribute ideas freely
If you’ve ever felt pressure to “know it all” as a leader, this episode is for you.
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Website: www.debraclary.com
Free Resource: Click here for free Curiosity Assessment
In about 6–7 minutes, the assessment provides a personalized snapshot across four dimensions of curiosity: Exploration, Focused Engagement, Inspirational Creativity, and Openness to New Ideas. It’s a practical tool leaders can use to identify where they naturally operate and where strengthening curiosity could unlock better conversations, stronger teams, and more innovative thinking.
Listeners will receive their results immediately and can use the insights to start building more curiosity-driven leadership in their work and organizations.
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