Curious out loud
“Damn I wish I wrote that”
I borrow this from Canadian musician and DJ, Kim Mitchell. Kim uses this phrase to pay admiration and respect to a fellow artists’ work; a lyric, guitar riff or production.
I am going to use it to denote my admiration and respect to thought leaders who share an idea that is SO good… I wish I wrote that.
“I’m being curious out loud”
Damn I wish I wrote that.
Being “curious out loud” is a term I am going to borrow from my friend, colleague, fellow speaker, adorable human and, thought leader on culture and leadership, Michael Kerr.
When we are curious we are present and open minded, we do not rely on assumptions, we are humble and willing to learn, we have a desire to understand and a sense of wonder.
We ask, “how might we?” or “what if?”
When we are “curious out loud “with another person or a group it can be a non-threatening way to provide feedback, question an idea or process, or explore what others are thinking.
We often say “I’m thinking out loud” (and I have another post on that), this differs however, being “curious out loud” doesn’t imply that I’ve already done the thinking and am set in my conclusions. Sharing that I am being curious shows that I’m willing to be vulnerable and to explore, willing to learn and willing to be wrong.
Being “curious out loud” can allow us to discuss ideas, challenge notions and explore possibilities while maintaining a psychologically safe environment.
I’m curious what you think…?
