"Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect." -Samuel Johnson
Genuine Curiosity Leads to Genuine Relationships
When was the last time someone asked you a question out of genuine curiosity and then truly listened to your answer? When we use empathy, authenticity, and compassion to learn about others, we lay the foundation for solid, meaningful professional and personal relationships.
curiosity is no longer a “soft skill.”
Genuine curiosity is an essential tool in your relationship-building tool box. In the past, curiosity has fallen by the wayside in lieu of transactional conversations and a get-it-done-fast mentality. That mentality has eroded many professionals’ ability to exercise the “soft skill” of wondering about another person in a professional capacity. Caring to do your research, ask questions, and actually listen to responses will differentiate you from the crowd. In addition, acting with curiosity helps lay a solid foundation of knowledge about a person - an indispenable building block for any strong, long-lasting professional relationship.
Cultivating Genuine Curiosity About Others
The idea of “curiosity” as a tool for professional relationship building can seem somewhat abstract. At Future Image Group, we’ve developed a step-by-step process that can help you understand and exercise curiosity in every part of your life - adding to your relationship building arsenal and leading to an overall improved quality of personal and professional interaction.
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This is a process. It will take time, effort, and commitment. But, it is not hard once we’re over the fear of the unknown. If you know what you are afraid of, you can look it straight in the eye and work through it. The process will undoubtedly bring a level of richness, reward, and personal satisfaction through learning how to connect to each other as human beings and professionals.
“Mindless fear is greater than mindful fear.”