Why Great Leaders Ask Better Questions
In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, Ralph Owens, Terry Baylor, and Shachella James delve into the concept of curiosity in leadership. They discuss common misconceptions about curiosity, the importance of preparation in asking questions, and how introspective curiosity can help individuals find their personal purpose. The conversation emphasizes the need for thoughtful questioning and the impact of curiosity on personal and professional growth.
Takeaways
- Curiosity is often misinterpreted as ignorance.
- Questions should be sequenced and tailored to the context.
- Curiosity can be abused if not appreciated.
- Preparation enhances the effectiveness of curiosity.
- Open-ended questions encourage deeper insights.
- Curiosity should be used to build a culture of inquiry.
- Understanding metrics requires asking the right questions.
- Introspection helps clarify personal goals and motivations.
- Curiosity can simplify decision-making processes.
- A strategic view of life enhances personal development.
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00:00 - The Discipline Behind Curiosity
00:51 - Misconceptions About Curiosity
02:04 - The Power of Tailored and Timely Questions
02:53 - When Curiosity Gets Mislabeled as Ignorance
03:28 - Turning Perception Into Advantage
04:21 - Preparation The Hidden Strength of Great Questions
05:35 - Anticipating Gaps Before They Appear
07:06 - Frameworks for Asking Better Questions
08:57 - Going Two Clicks Deeper
12:13 - When Curiosity Turns Inward
Shachella James
Vice President, Enterprise Systems
Shachella James is an award-winning technology professional with well over a decade of professional experience across multiple industries, consulting services, manufacturing banking, telecommunications, and now utilities. She is responsible for information and operational technologies, and enterprise architecture. Her expertise also spans strategic and capital planning, cloud services, data center operations and infrastructure operations. She is keen on workforce management and serving up the talent pipeline for the future.
