Cultivating Curiosity to Become the Leader You Aspire to Be

About this Podcast Episode: Cultivating Curiosity to Become the Leader You Aspire to Be

Curiosity separates good leaders from great ones. Are you asking the questions to truly understand how work gets done across your organisation?

Sue Thexton, Group Leader at Harris Computer is a seasoned business leader with decades of experience guiding teams and organisations across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Sharing her insights on the power of curiosity in leadership, Sue explains how asking the right questions, observing processes, and learning from every situation can uncover opportunities for growth and improvement. She offers the practical advice you need to engage your teams, understand your customers, and approach challenges with an open mind.

Curiosity is a tool. Discover how you can use it to better understand your teams, your customers, and the opportunities that will take your leadership further.

"Asking the right questions can uncover opportunities you didn’t even know existed."

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Episode Highlights: Cultivating Curiosity to Become the Leader You Aspire to Be

Join PMI’s Susannah Clarke in the studio with Sue, as they discuss:

How cultivating curiosity uncovers hidden opportunities and drives meaningful improvement
Why those doing the work often hold the best ideas and how to tap into them effectively
How small, practical process tweaks can deliver significant impact without extra resources
Ways AI and technology can streamline routine tasks, freeing teams for higher-value work
Why understanding customers beyond single points of contact informs better strategic decisions
How honest, early conversations build trust and prevent bigger issues later
The value of observing across departments to make holistic improvements
How curiosity and cultural awareness strengthen leadership across diverse and international teams

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