Comments on: Leadership & Curiosity

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:30:00 +0000

In reply to Peter Zipp. Hi Peter: You're correct in that we do find ourselves in sad times. It has always been easier to pursue folly than wisdom, but now it's become socially and politically acceptable. Thanks for sharing Peter.

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:28:00 +0000

In reply to maarten. Hi Marteen: Thanks for your comment. In answer to your question, knowledge should still curiosity it should fuel it. The quest for knowledge should only cause a person to be even more curious in their pursuit of excellence.

By: Peter Zipp

Peter Zipp — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:23:00 +0000

You are absolutely correct! Sadly, the people who most need to get this message, the “knowers”, will never read it (after all, they already “know” it all). Our best hope is to discredit the influence of these “knowers”. To quote Bertrand Russell:
“The whole problem with the world is that fools
and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of
doubts”.

By: maarten

maarten — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:46:00 +0000

Excellent view Mike and great questions. The only way to reinvent yourself every 5-10 years is by staying curious and nurture your will to change and move to the next level. Wondering where knowledge comes into the equations.

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:05:00 +0000

In reply to Scott Mackes. Thanks for stopping by Scott.

By: Mike Myatt

Mike Myatt — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:04:00 +0000

In reply to Kent Julian. Thanks for the kind words, as well as for sharing your link Kent.

By: Kent Julian

Kent Julian — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:49:00 +0000

Powerful questions, Mike. Love the focus on curiosity! A very powerful, but often overlooked, key to success in life and leadership.

What’s more, engaging in honest self-evaluation is definitely a key to unlock possibilities for success and leadership growth. In fact, great minds think alike. Here’s a post that runs along the same vein as yours. Check it out:
http://www.liveitforward.com/you-can-achieve-your-goals-if/.

By: Scott Mackes

Scott Mackes — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:36:00 +0000

Compliant workforce vs. talented workforce. I love that. I can’t say that I’ve respected a single leader who valued a compliant workforce over a talented one. Well said Mike.