Are you an expert who’s stopped being curious? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the idea of the curious expert—a rare but powerful combination of knowledge and curiosity.

You’ll discover why expertise alone isn’t enough in today’s fast-changing world, and why curiosity is the key to staying relevant, adaptable, and effective as a leader. Kevin shares how to balance what you know with what you still need to learn, and how doing so can help you build trust, grow as a leader, and remain a lifelong learner.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why expertise often kills curiosity

How curiosity fuels learning and growth

Why today’s leaders must be both experts and learners

Practical steps to become a “curious expert”

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:23 – What is a “curious expert”?
00:49 – Why curiosity fades as expertise grows
01:15 – Why most people stop being curious
01:46 – Why curiosity is essential for learning
02:06 – How expertise helps, but can hold us back
02:34 – Looking backward vs. looking forward
03:01 – Why leaders need both expertise and curiosity
03:28 – How to become a curious expert
03:49 – The more you know, the more you realize you don’t
04:10 – Holding expertise and curiosity in tension
04:39 – The benefits of being a curious expert
05:05 – Learn more through the Remarkable Learning Masterclass
05:32 – Closing and invitation to next week’s episode

👉 Learn more about the Remarkable Learning Masterclass here: https://remarkablemasterclass.com

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About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

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