Curiosity

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Under Skilled

• Struggles to ask questions, even when confused.

• Rarely shows interest in learning new things.

• Avoids exploring unknown topics or areas.

• Shows little initiative in acquiring new knowledge.

• Prefers not to deviate from what is already known.

• Seldom reflects on how things can be improved.

• Rarely considers alternatives or innovative solutions.

• Often misses details by not looking closely.

• Hesitates to engage in discussions or debates.

• Avoids seeking new experiences or opportunities.

Highly Skilled

• Often asks questions to deepen understanding.

• Eagerly learns new skills and seeks knowledge.

• Explores unfamiliar topics with enthusiasm.

• Actively seeks opportunities to gain new insights.

• Welcomes challenges as a chance to learn.

• Consistently reflects on experiences to improve.

• Innovates by considering a variety of solutions.

• Pays attention to details to fully understand.

• Actively engages in discussions to explore ideas.

• Seeks out new experiences to broaden horizons.

Over Skilled

• Asks excessive questions, hindering task completion.

• Obsessively learns new skills, neglecting necessary tasks.

• Explores to the point of ignoring primary responsibilities.

• Pursues new insights at the expense of current obligations.

• Challenges everything, which can delay progress.

• Overanalyzes, missing opportunities to move forward.

• Constantly seeks alternatives, never settling on a solution.

• Focuses too much on details, losing the big picture.

• Dominates discussions, preventing others from contributing.

• Chases new experiences, disregarding stability and consistency.

Resources to Review

1. Worksheet: Coaching Worksheet on Curiosity [Worksheet Link]

2. Article: “CQ is the New EQ” by Faith Addicott. [Article Link]

3. Article: “Certainty Is a Psychological Trap and It's Time to Escape” by Bruce Grierson. [Article Link]

4. Book: "Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends on It" by Ian Leslie – Explores the importance of curiosity in professional development. [Book Link]

5. Book: "The Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead" by Warren Berger [Book Link]

6. Book: "A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life" by Brian Grazer – Grazer illustrates how curiosity has shaped his career and success. [Book Link]

7. Article: “The Business Case for Curiosity” by Francesca Gino [Article Link]

8. Article: “From Curious to Competent” by Claudio Fernández-Aráoz, Andrew Roscoe, and Kentaro Aramaki via Harvard Review [Article Link]

9. Article: “The Five Dimensions of Curiosity” by Todd B. Kashdan, David J. Disabato, Fallon R. Goodman, and Carl Naughton via Harvard Review [Article Link]

10. Article: "The Power of Curiosity" by Robert J Maurer, Ph.D. via Psychology Today [Article Link]

11. Article: “Curiosity is as Important as Intelligence” by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic via Harvard Review [Article Link]

12. Video: “The Unexpected Benefit of Celebrating Failure” by Astro Teller via TED Talks [Video Link]

13. Video: “A Look at the Benefits of Being Deeply Curious” by The Today Show [Video Link]

14. Video: “The Importance of Curiosity” by Steve Blank [Video Link]