Debra Clary: Bold Curiosity as Your Competitive Advantage

About This Episode

Dr. Debra Clary shares how her bold journey reveals the transformative power of curiosity in leadership. Drawing on decades of experience at Fortune 50 companies and her own original research, she explores how a lack of curiosity, especially among leaders, undermines engagement and retention, while surprising data shows workers in their 50s and 60s often possess the highest levels of curiosity. Through her four-part curiosity assessment, Debra helps leaders measure and cultivate exploration, openness, focused engagement, and mindful awareness. With practical tools and insights, she challenges leaders to slow down, ask better questions, and connect more deeply, reminding us that curiosity is not about being fearless, but choosing to move forward even when afraid.

About Debra Clary

Dr. Debra Clary is a purpose-driven leader with a compelling message to share. Her enthusiasm lies in inspiring leaders and organizations in achieving business success through the enhancement of strategic alignment, team dynamics, and fostering a culture of curiosity. Bringing a wealth of experience from her roles in operations, strategy, marketing, and people development at prominent companies as Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana, Debra brings incredible business insights. Her dedication is evident in her commitment to working with leaders who aspire to elevate their impact and contribution to their respective organizations. With a doctorate in Leader and Organizational Development, Debra continues to inspire and empower individuals and organizations on their journey to success.

Additional Resources

Web: debraclary.com 

LinkedIn: @DrDebraClary

Chapters

• 1:00 Dr. Debra Clary's Leadership Journey
• 7:00 The Curious Leader Advantage
• 13:00 Defining Curiosity in Leadership
• 19:50 Learning Curiosity vs. Innate Curiosity
• 27:50 Creating Cultures of Curiosity
• 33:30 The Four Factors of Curiosity
• 40:00 Reigniting Your Curiosity Mindset