What if your most powerful leadership tool is… curiosity? In this mind-expanding episode of Leading Up, author and behavioral expert Ian Leslie explores why cultivating deep, effortful curiosity gives leaders a long-term edge. 🌱 From diversive vs. epistemic curiosity to corporate complacency and AI-era thinking, Ian challenges us to embrace the unknown, ask better questions, and stay open to continual learning. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro to Ian Leslie & his books 01:00 – Why curiosity is undervalued 03:00 – How curiosity sustains happiness and growth 05:30 – A brief history of curiosity as a "vice" 08:00 – Why organizations resist curiosity 11:00 – Making space for unproductive time 13:30 – Diversive vs. epistemic curiosity 16:30 – The danger of easy answers 18:00 – Why asking great questions is now a leadership advantage 20:00 – Mysteries vs. puzzles in decision-making 22:30 – What most leadership books get wrong 25:00 – Ego and the fear of not knowing 28:00 – Modeling curiosity as a...