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Step Five: Mastering the Power of Inquiry with Dr. Natalie Nixon
Whatsjust presents Critical Conversations
English - May 12, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsEducation Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
This episode is step five in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations and features Dr. Natalie Nixon, a creativity strategist and keynote speaker. She is valued for her accessible expertise in creativity, the future of work, and innovation. Natalie has been named among the top women keynote speakers by Real Leaders and BigSpeak and has features in Forbes, Fast Company, and INC. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work, and her firm, Figure 8 Thinking, was named among the top women-led innovation firms by Core 77.
In this episode, we discuss:
the influence of inquiry on innovation and creativity different question typologies how the power of inquiry distinguishes the rule-makers from the rule-followerstangible tools to enhance your inquiry skillsIf you have any questions or comments you would like addressed in the Q&A with Dr. Nixon, please email [email protected]. Don't forget to follow Whatsjust on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get details on where and when the Live Q&A is happening!
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Timestamps:
00:00 The Power of Silence and Inquiry
00:28 Introducing Critical Conversations Podcast
01:12 Step Five: Mastering the Art of Asking Questions
01:28 Spotlight on Dr. Natalie Nixon: Creativity and Inquiry
02:05 Exploring Inquiry with Dr. Nixon
04:05 Personal Reflections on Inquiry and Relationships
05:35 Embracing Ambiguity and the Unknown
07:35 The Role of Questions in Expanding Creativity
12:19 Inquiry as a Tool for Connection and Empathy
17:29 Cultural Contexts and the Art of Asking
21:56 Silence, Confidence, and the Inquiry Process
40:03 Practical Steps to Cultivate Inquiry
51:55 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead