This Week with Introspective

The definition of Curiosity from the Strengths Profile:

• You are interested in most things and like to ask questions, undertaking your own follow-up reading.

• You like to be open to new ideas, seeking out new information.

• You're unlikely to let fascinating points pass you by, without trying to find out more about them.

Questions to help you bring this strength to life:

• What question could I ask today that might lead to deeper understanding?

• What idea, topic, or perspective has caught my attention lately — and how could I explore it further?

• When something sparks my interest, do I take time to learn more about it?

Resources of the Week

Article‍ ‍

Why Curious People Have Better Relationships

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Research suggests that being curious might be a social glue that strengthens our relationships.

By Jill Suttie

Book

Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It

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A fun yet provocative look at the importance of staying curious in an increasingly indifferent world.

By Ian Leslie

Podcast

How Deep Curiosity Can Transform Leadership & Life

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What if curiosity was the key to better leadership, stronger teams, and even personal healing?

By Scott Shigeoka

Strength Story: Alison

The Strength of Curiosity

For Alison, Curiosity is a deliberate way of learning and engaging with the world. Working as a marketer alongside engineers, she once worried that asking too many questions might undermine her credibility. Instead, she discovered that thoughtful questions built trust and deepened collaboration. By listening carefully, researching independently, and connecting ideas across disciplines, Alison demonstrates genuine commitment to understanding complex work.

Fact of the Week

Asking questions instead of making assumptions helps people see situations more clearly and consider possibilities they might otherwise overlook.

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