Curiosity in the workplace

Curiosity can be contagious under the right conditions.

For example, when dancers make a mistake, instead of saying, "That's not the right way to do it," they would say, "that was interesting." Then they take a moment to play with it.

You can become more curious over time if you make a habit of exploring new subjects.

You will become interested in other related things, understanding there's a relationship between what you know and could know. 

In some cases, such as facing a collective problem or shared interest, you may be more curious when in a group.

A group is curious when they face the same kind of problem or question. It creates a space for thinking in new ways.

Your brain loves certainty. So, it may be more challenging to stay curious during times of stress or upheaval.

If you are in a state of uncertainty, it is helpful to move into a self-management approach with two key questions:

• What can I control or i...

Curiosity can be considered in terms of variations that exist within individuals, moment to moment. These variations depend on the interest in and knowledge of a subject.

Curiosity is unlikely when you know nothing about a topic or are very sure about a particular topic. However, you may be...