The lost art of curiosity
You know that moment when someone asks you, “How are you feeling?” and actually waits for a real answer?
That’s an example of curiosity in action. And it’s becoming a superpower in today’s rush-to-solve world.
Let me share something personal: Some of my biggest business breakthroughs didn’t come from having the right answers—they came from asking better questions.
The power of not knowing
In organisations across the world, I see the same pattern:
- Everyone racing to give answers
- Nobody taking time to explore questions
- Solutions being offered before problems are understood
- Opportunities missed because we didn’t dig deeper
But what if we flipped the script?
Curiosity in action
Here’s what happens when you lead with curiosity:
- Conversations deepen
- Solutions emerge naturally
- People feel truly seen
- Innovation flourishes
- Relationships strengthen
Instead of trying to solve a person’s problem, try asking, “What does success look like to you?” More often than not,, the answer is surprising—especially to them.
Questions That Transform
Want to start thinking differently? Try these:
- Creative: What if we removed all constraints?
- Consulting: What aren’t we seeing in this situation?
- Coaching: What would make this impossible to ignore?
Transform With Us
“What conversation would transform if you replaced your next answer with a curious question?”
Remember: Every expert started as a curious beginner. Every innovation began with someone asking, “What if?”
Visit craiggillham.com to:
- Explore our Creative-Consulting-Coaching services
- Access transformation tools and frameworks
- Learn how to harness curiosity for breakthrough results
Here’s to transforming differently,
Craig
P.S. What are you curious about? Share it with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craiggillham
