Eric Biffle’s Post

Get curious and ask questions! This is a great way to tackle confusion and challenges, get unstuck, and collaborate. Listening deeply, empathetically, and with curiosity is a great gift to your interlocutor. Pss, that's also what makes coaching impactful.

This is an essential skill when seeking to engage in productive conversations about quality and patient safety. It's more than asking questions - it's how we ask them or respond! Curiosity removes judgement from a situation. That's powerful because when we feel judged as the listener, it impacts how we respond. Often we're triggered to go on the defensive. And when we've prejudged a response, our capacity to truly hear and engage is limited. #becurious #qualityandpatientsafety Thanks Amy Edmondson for your invaluable work. HSE National QPS Directorate

Our ability to learn, ask questions, and seek new perspectives is one of our most powerful tools—in the workplace and our daily lives. Lean into #curiosity. Ask questions. And truly listen to the answers, even if it's not what you want to hear. Feedback is not always easy, but it is necessary for healthy #teamwork and growth! #PsychologicalSafety #Failure

One of the key ingredients in becoming a strong leader is learning to ask the questions.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how asking great questions can be a game-changer—not just for individuals but for teams and organizations too. Amy Edmondson’s insights on psychological safety and teamwork in this post got me reflecting on this even more. In a world that often values quick answers, are we losing the art of asking? Great questions can unlock trust, spark creativity, and lead to deeper collaboration. Yet, so many of us hesitate to ask—why? - Are we afraid of looking uninformed? - Do we think we should already know the answer? - Or maybe we’ve just fallen out of practice? Next time you’re in a meeting, pause and ask yourself—What’s the question no one’s asking here? Let’s rediscover the skill of asking great questions. Because sometimes, the right question is far more valuable than the perfect answer. Comment: What’s the best question someone has ever asked you? What is your go to question to break out of the status quo?

I couldn’t agree more: curiosity and active listening are essential leadership strengths, especially in today’s world of remote work. These skills enhance creative strategic thinking within diverse, cross-functional teams. It is crucial to foster a healthy environment where all perspectives feel safe to be heard. This approach leads to better judgment and, ultimately, stronger business decisions. Thank you Amy Edmondson for sharing your insights.

Choose learning over knowing. I met with an organization a few years ago, and they were proud of their values—on the walls and on employee badges. As we discussed some of their objectives, I pointed out the challenge of knowledge as a value. I mentioned that curiosity would be a better choice if they sought innovation. The conversation turned uncomfortable. They didn't get my point because they lacked intellectual humility and selected the comfort of knowledge.

I’m gonna stretch this and challenge you to use the same skills towards yourself and your wellbeing. Get curious, ask yourself good questions, look at your challenges from different perspectives, think of outside of the box ideas. We think we know what we should do for exercise, eating better, feeling better, being happy….but we all have proven ourselves time and again that we don’t always know. Wellbeing is a self-learning journey. It’s messy and wonderful - it’s human! Give yourself the safe space to try! There will be surprises, aha moments, discomfort, steps back and small wins…lean in and stay in curiosity. Try and fail…it’s ok, you’re learning. It’s ok; you’re caring for yourself in a way no one can. If this doesn’t come easy to you, let’s connect. Leaning in for support is also part of the toolbox! Let’s get you started on the curiosity path! #wellbeing #selfcare #takecare #health #wellness #exercise #eatbetter

Absolutely! Embracing curiosity and continuous learning is key to helping organizations develop their talent and empower leaders, especially in uncertainty. #Leadership #ContinuousLearning #TalentDevelopment