SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar
In this business podcast that is all about people, Vinay Kumar, a Leadership Coach, Certified Professional Facilitator, OD Consultant, Podcaster, Global Nomad, Wildlife Stalker and Records Collector, interviews leaders, thinkers, strategists, and doers to reveal actionable insights, first-hand experiences, smart strategies, brilliant tips and lesser-known best practices on a range of subjects in business leadership and people management, from innovation, DEI, facilitation, technology, future of the workforce and sustainability to evolution of leadership, storytelling, negotiation, digital learning, mental wellbeing, the art of staying positive and even water wars! Plus each episode features curated recommendations from Vinay and his guest for your own RWL (Read Watch Listen) list to keep you shinier and happier!
SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar
Ep 93: Bringing Curiosity to the Workplace with Stefaan van Hooydonk
The amazing work being done by this week’s guest could not be better timed in today’s business environment. Curious yet? Meet the man who brings curiosity to the workplace, backed by solid research and data, the one and only Stefaan van Hooydonk, Founder of Global Curiosity Institute and author of best-selling book ‘The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto’. Passionate about innovation and learning, Stefaan believes curious individuals need curious environments to thrive and that especially in times of turmoil, individuals and companies need to embrace intentional curiosity. With the help of a number of diagnostics he designed, Stefaan creates insights on what drives and what enables (or prevents) us to show up curiously. He is also a regular speaker around the world on the power of curiosity. After working in investment consulting and setting up executive education at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in China, Stefaan has held executive roles as Chief Learning Officer in Fortune 200 companies (Nokia, Royal Philips, Cognizant, Saudi Aramco, Agfa, Flipkart). His last role was at Cognizant, where he oversaw learning and development for over 300k associates across the globe.
[02:20s] His corporate journey
[09:55s] The culture of learning across different countries and continents
[17:30s] Curiosity in the learning culture
[28:07s] Genesis of Global Curiosity Institute & Stefaan’s book
[32:15s] Barriers to a culture of curiosity
[39:55s] Stefaan’s guide to nurture curiosity – AIM (Awareness, Intentionality, Measurement)
Read Stefaan’s book ‘The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto’
Find out more about Global Curiosity Institute
Connect with Stefaan on Twitter and LinkedIn
Connect with Vinay on Twitter or LinkedIn
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