"I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive."
--Albert Einstein
Talent development is not a negative but I think we put too much emphasis on it and perhaps not enough on discovery. We then wonder why businesses fail and relationships end. It's a matter of focus. Being inquisitive takes the focus outside of ourselves and our understanding. Talent development keeps the focus on ourselves and our limited knowledge on a specific topic, even if we are considered the expert. If we are constantly thinking about ourselves and what we know, how do we ever learn what is possible? Being inquisitive actually enables true talent development, the kind that doesn't end where our limited knowledge and understanding begins.
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You know who my kids liked to emulate when they were young? Curious George! I used to tell them all the time that curiosity and discovery lead to amazing adventures of learning and fun. I hope that they remember that little lesson from me as they venture through life. The world is a treasure chest for any who love to question and explore. Great post Judith!
Kelly - It's funny that you should mention Curious George. My mother loved the character and just about read to us every day about this inquisitive loveable fellow. In fact, my brother Chris, one of the most inquisitive in the bunch, is nicknamed Curious George. His given name is also Christopher George. If my mother's example means anything let me assure you that ALL of her kids are very curious. :-)
Judith,
As one whose job title is "Talent Developer"...why not Curiosity Enabler to build on septembermom's and your points)I would agree 63000 percent! I shake my head at many discussions folks have on innovation and the challenges folks seem to have in engaging the minds of their teams. But until leaders "enable" folks to be curious...create a credible "culture" where folks feel safe and secure in trying new things and expressing their points of view, what's the point?
Terrific topic Judith...
Dave - Curiosity Enabler? Love it! But, of course, a title in and of itself will not actually enable the needed change. It is what we do, as you have noted, that enables the needed culture. This is what matters most. I appreciate the whole of your comment. Thank you.
Here is an innovation that has been getting a lot of buzz. And it was initially developed at NASA with government money.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20100225/tc_pcworld/bloomenergywhatweknowwhatwedont_1
http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20100225/tc_pcworld/bloomenergywhatweknowwhatwedont_1
here is the link again
Thanks, Zorro. Will check out the link now.
Way exciting stuff, Zorro. Fantastic! With such discoveries it seems "energy problems may be more easily solved that previously imagined." It also proves what you have been saying for some time: Big government is not all bad. I agree. NASA's development of this energy source is super! Thanks for the link, as usual.
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