Connecting Is Not Enough - The Networking Radio Show

In this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Steph Auping. Steph is a co-founder and the Chief Learning Officer at Leadership & Co. a firm dedicated to preparing leaders to excel in today's complex business environment. Her focus lies in nurturing skillsets and amplifying the leadership impact of participants. In this episode, Steph emphasises the importance of nurturing curiosity in individuals and organizations. She highlights that this core trait is a competitive advantage that enhances productivity, innovation, teamwork, resilience, and adaptability in the workplace. She identifies three types of curiosity: cognitive curiosity, which involves hunting for knowledge and problem-solving; social curiosity, which involves seeking to understand and engage with others; and reflective curiosity, which involves introspection of personal beliefs and values. All three contribute significantly to personal growth and relationship-building in professional environments. She discusses the pot