#639 Curiosity in Leadership: Build Trust, Reduce Conflict, Lead Better with Yosi Kossowsky

What if the secret to better leadership wasn’t about having all the answers—but asking better questions?

In this episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson welcomes Yosi Kossowsky, a seasoned executive coach with over 18 years of experience, to explore the power of curiosity in leadership. Yosi shares how curiosity can transform the way leaders connect, communicate, and create impact.

Many leaders believe their effectiveness comes from knowledge and quick decision-making. But Yosi reveals that true leadership presence emerges when leaders slow down, become curious, and engage in mindful inquiry. Instead of reacting or relying solely on expertise, curiosity creates space for deeper trust, greater understanding, and stronger collaboration.

Drawing on his experience as a former Chief Technology Officer and Senior Director of Talent Management, Yosi explains how curiosity reduces conflict, opens the door to more inclusive decision-making, and fosters a culture where people feel genuinely heard and valued. He combines insights from neuroscience, organizational development, and personal coaching to provide actionable techniques leaders can use immediately.

Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire organization, this episode will help you reframe leadership as a practice of curiosity—not control.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• How to use curiosity to reduce reactivity and build deeper trust.
• Techniques to turn conflict into opportunity through mindful inquiry.
• A framework for integrating curiosity into everyday leadership conversations.

✨ Leadership doesn’t require having all the answers. It requires the courage to ask the right questions—and the curiosity to listen fully to the answers. 

🔗 CONNECT WITH YOSI

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ykossowsky/

Website: http://yosikossowsky.com

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