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The Curious Leader’s Dilemma - When Questions Spark Friction Instead of Clarity
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What happens when a leader’s need to understand runs up against a team’s need to execute?
In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin unpack Intellectual Curiosity - a trait that drives deeper understanding but can create friction when not well-managed.
Cynthia shares real-world moments where her curiosity collided with others’ preferences for brevity. Together, the hosts explore how to balance the hunger for clarity with the communication needs of different roles and personalities.
You’ll learn:
- When intellectual curiosity becomes a strength - and when it overwhelms
- How leaders can communicate why they're asking, not just what
- The difference between curiosity for learning and curiosity for progress
- How trust, communication, and alignment shape how questions are received
- Practical strategies to build understanding across technical and non-technical roles.
Whether you lead with questions or work with someone who does, this episode offers practical insights to transform curiosity into connection - and friction into flow.
Ready to explore your leadership traits? Connect with us on LinkedIn or visit www.plllab.com to see how we transform leadership intelligence into return-driven action.
Chapters
1. The Curious Leader’s Dilemma - When Questions Spark Friction Instead of Clarity (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Leadership Traits Decoded (00:00:03)
3. Exploring Intellectual Curiosity Challenges (00:00:37)
4. Balancing Curiosity with Communication (00:02:03)
5. Developing Intellectual Curiosity (00:04:22)
6. Four Dimensions of Culture (00:08:01)
7. Episode Closing and Contact Information (00:09:58)
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