Quotes n Notes: Curiosity

By on May 30, 2006 in Quotes n Notes with 6 Comments

“You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.” – Barbara Sher


Gary Bourgeault at Managers Realm reminds us of the power of curiosity in Keeping the Zeal of a Child, remaining childlike without being childish. Can leaders and managers do this? Absolutely. Your people will follow a curious nature with more zeal and loyalty than a puffed-up know-it-all.

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  • http://custserv.gbwatch.com Meikah Delid

    Definitely, there’s a big difference in being childlike and childish. The book, “I’m OK, You’re OK” has a good discussion about this. I know there are bosses who have a big attitude problem and I think it only shows their insecurity and incompetence.

  • http://www.converstations.com Mike Sansone

    Good insight, Meikah. Sometimes poor leadership stems from a lack of self-confidence rather than an abundance of it, yes?

  • http://www.igotnewsforyou.com Ben Yoskovitz

    I love the idea of remaining childlike without being childish. I think a leader that does that can help set a certain tone for his employees, showing them it’s ok to be curious and have some fun. We don’t want drone-employees. And it’s hard not to remain enthusiastic when you embody some childlike qualities.

  • http://www.converstations.com Mike Sansone

    Spectacular rarely comes from a drone, right Ben? Spread the passion with some childlike enthusiasm.
    An aside: Thanks for a great example of extending reach with a comment. I love your cool tool and will make great use of it.

  • http://www.igotnewsforyou.com Ben Yoskovitz

    Drones can produce work, but if you want spectacular and creative, drones aren’t the way to go. I guess it can depend on the business, although I hate calling anyone a drone.
    I think like anything, knowing when to turn something on or off (i.e. being childlike) is key. There are times when it’s appropriate, and times when it’s not. There are times when we need uber-creativity, there are times when we need to keep our nose to the keyboard.
    Managers and business owners have to find the right balance between childlike and other elements to their personalities and corporate cultures.
    And thanks for the kudos Mike! I was shocked to see you visit the site and join up so quickly, but it proves once again the power of blogging…more than that, the power of community.

  • http://www.converstations.com Mike Sansone

    More good points, Ben. And you’re right, our conversation here is a great example of how blogs can extend reach and garner new customers.

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