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Curiosity
The Secret Ingredient for Success in Personal and Professional Growth
Stefaan van Hooydonk (Author)
9780857089809, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 23 January 2025
304 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.8 cm, 0.386 kg
Unleash your inner curiosity to experience a new world of meaning and opportunity Curiosity: The Secret Ingredient for Success in Personal and Professional Growth describes the ins and outs of curiosity: what it is, how it works and what it does; how it influences success for individuals and organisations, why it is hard to maintain over time and how we – and our organisations - can get (even) better at it. The book is a practical guide for professionals to help them become aware of and take intentional action towards being more curious towards the world, others and even themselves. With curiosity gaining traction in the business world as a new paradigm for being, relating and leading for the 21st century, Stefaan van Hooydonk’s deep dive into the very concept of curiosity has never been more timely. In this book, readers will learn about: ● Why curiosity is magical and complex—and far more than a simple one-dimensional word ● How curiosity drives innovation, continuous improvement, and employee engagement all at once ● The science of curiosity, drawing on insights from data and the latest research on this topic A highly unique resource on one of the most influential concepts in business success and beyond, Curiosity earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of professionals young and old, as well as HR, learning professionals, managers, and all individuals seeking to be a little more curious and unlock a new world of meaning and opportunity.
Acknowledgements vii About the Author xi Introduction xv Part 1 the Why and the What Of Curiosity 1 1 The Business Case for Curiosity 3 2 Neuroscience and Curiosity 23 Part 2 the Success Formula of Curiosity 41 3 Permission 43 4 Awareness 61 5 Intentionality 81 Part 3 THE Three DIMENSIONS Of Curiosity 99 6 Curiosity About the World Around Us 101 7 Curiosity About Others 117 8 Curiosity About Self 135 Part 4 Applying Curiosity 157 9 “Why Don’t We Milk Pigs” or: The Power of Better Questions 159 10 Leadership and Curiosity 179 11 Alchemy and AI 203 12 Curiosity and Corporate Culture 223 13 Curiosity and the Planet 243 14 Putting It All Together 259 Index 271
Subject Areas: Self-help & personal development [VS]
