Curiosity might be the spark your workplace is missing — the key to unlocking innovation, engagement, and even retention. Diane Hamilton, Ph.D., behavioral expert and creator of the Curiosity Code Index, joins host Monique Akanbi to dig into what blocks curiosity at work, how HR can turn it into a culture-shaping advantage, and why curiosity might just be the competency of the future. Expect fresh insights on how to fuel curiosity on your team and keep it alive, even when dealing with fear, assumptions, or burnout.
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Diane Hamilton, Ph.D.
Dr. Diane Hamilton is the Founder and CEO of Tonerra, a Forbes contributor, a Fulbright Specialist, and the former MBA Program Chair at the Forbes School of Business & Technology. She’s the author of multiple books used in universities around the world, including Cracking the Curiosity Code and Curiosity Unleashed. She created the Curiosity Code Index®, the first and only assessment that identifies the factors that hold people back from being curious. Her research has helped organizations improve innovation, productivity, and engagement across all industries. Recognized as one of the top minds in management and leadership by Thinkers50 Radar, Dr. Hamilton has also been named to Global Leaders Today’s list of top global leaders, and was featured by LeadersHum as one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women Leaders in HR and among the 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership.
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