11/25/2025
Creating a Curious Organization
Check out the Work Better Podcast S7:E4 - one our our Core Values at IWS is Curiosity!
We think we know what our coworkers want – but we’re often wrong. In this episode of Work Better, behavioral scientist Nick Epley reveals why we misread even those closest to us, and how asking deeper questions can unlock trust, connection, and better collaboration. Backed by data showing people feel more positive doing any activity with others than alone, Nick challenges us to rethink small talk, lean into hard conversations, and design spaces that make connection the default — not the exception.
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Job postings that include the word “curiosity” have grown by 90% year over year. But curiosity isn’t just a personal trait -- it’s becoming a business imperative. As Stefaan van Hooydonk shared on the Steelcase Work Better podcast, organizations that embrace curiosity empower people to learn...