Cultivating Curiosity to Become the Leader You Aspire to Be - with Sue Thexton, Harris Computer

Leading for Business Excellence

Leading for Business Excellence
Cultivating Curiosity to Become the Leader You Aspire to Be - with Sue Thexton, Harris Computer
Oct 20, 2025 Season 1 Episode 41
PMI - Process Management International

Curiosity separates good leaders from great ones. Are you asking the questions to truly understand how work gets done across your organisation?

Sue Thexton, Group Leader at Harris Computer is a seasoned business leader with decades of experience guiding teams and organisations across the UK, Europe, and beyond. 

Sharing her insights on the power of curiosity in leadership, Sue explains how asking the right questions, observing processes, and learning from every situation can uncover opportunities for growth and improvement. She offers the practical advice you need to engage your teams, understand your customers, and approach challenges with an open mind.

Curiosity is a tool. Discover how you can use it to better understand your teams, your customers, and the opportunities that will take your leadership further.

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