Dr Alison Horstmeyer is a 'curious person'. A former Fortune 500 business executive , she turned to academia and describes herself as a curiosity activator. Her view of professional relationships concentrates on the emotional and motivational attributes of ourselves and our teams. Within that is curiosity, a core skill and tool for connected leadership.  Accepting vulnerability can help us to be authentically curious. The definition of leadership has changed in the digital age. Leaders enable the 'how?' and teams are asked for their input. Social media enables curiosity, using technology to breakdown silos and build genuine connections.