In Jim Collin’s latest splendidly research driven book, Good To Great, he responds to the question about why he undertook this 5 year project.
Answer-Curiosity.
Take a quick step back in time. A 50 year longitudinal study of Minnesota students looked at what characteristics led to their success. The finding were called “Beyonder Characteristics.”
One was called, “Delight In Deep Thinking”=Curiosity. This is one of many psychological studies showing the relationship between curiosity and leadership outcomes.
Professional Application:
Now, develop your curiosity. Pursue that itch. Learn something new.
Then master it.
Then teach it.
Now you are a Thought Leader.
