004 - Curiosity & Connection with Linwood Paul & Matt D’Amour of Subtle Distinctions

For the effective leader, curiosity is a powerful tool to build and nurture strong connections. Today we speak with leadership experts Linwood Paul and Matt D’Amour of Subtle Distinctions about how fostering your curiosity will make you a better leader; especially at times when emotions run high.  From taking stock of your inner-world to helping people feel seen and heard, we touch on the leadership benefits of being curious and how this leads to greater productivity and ultimately, higher returns. This is a conversation filled with actionable steps to expand your leadership ability. Tune in to benefit from Linwood and Matt’s proven insights.Key Points From This Episode: The need to free up space in our minds for what’s most important. Exploring the links between curiosity and building connections. What you can do to develop curiosity in your life. Building a connection by making people feel seen and heard.  Hear about the pillars that lead to being a present and open leader.  Advice on how people can stay connected during the pandemic.  Linwood and Matt talk about how they maintain their connection as business partners and colleagues. The five currencies that we expend for any action and how this impacts our perception of a service or product.   The differences between finding time, making time, or taking time. Connecting before doing business versus connecting after business has concluded. Modeling your work culture so that your team is aware of all expectations. Why you need to give your team an opportunity to share their views.  How you can make excellent decisions by creating a pool of shared meaning. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Linwood Paul on LinkedInMatt D’Amour on LinkedInSubtle DistinctionsOprah WinfreyMichael JacksonBarack ObamaModern SpeciesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.