Most leaders enter tough conversations armed with talking points.
The best ones enter with curiosity.
That small shift?
It changes everything.
👉 Harvard Business Review says the real power in high-stakes dialogue isn’t about persuasion — it’s about inquiry.
✅ That’s where the “Curiosity Check” comes in.
Before your next tough conversation, take 3 minutes and ask:
1️⃣ Am I open to discovering something new?
2️⃣ What assumptions might I be wrong about?
3️⃣ What question could create mutual learning?
💡 When leaders swap control for curiosity, here’s what happens:
• Stronger alignment
• Smarter decisions
• Shared outcomes that actually stick
🎯 Your edge isn’t your script —
It’s your capacity to listen, explore, and adapt.
Kenrick Vaz 