365: True Curiosity in Leadership with Jon Bassford

In this episode of the Voice of Influence Podcast, host Andrea engages with Jon Bassford, a seasoned operations professional and entrepreneur known for his powerful curiosity. Jon discusses how his inquisitive nature has driven his success from law school to leading operations for venture-backed startups and global nonprofits. He details his journey in refining organizational processes and emphasizes the importance of curiosity in leadership, as explored in his book, The Curious Leader: Unlocking Innovation, Empowering Teams, and Driving Change. Jon shares insights on how curiosity can help build a psychologically safe work environment, facilitate decision-making, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within organizations. Find the show notes here: net/365 Mentorship Guide - This VOI guide and journal for mentors and mentees includes 12 sessions covering key topics young professionals need to set themselves up for success at work. Listener Feedback Form - Share how you see people shaping the future - and/or ask a question for Andrea and guests to address on the show!

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365: True Curiosity in Leadership with Jon Bassford is an episode from Voice of Influence by Andrea Joy Wenburg.

This episode is 47:15 long.

This episode was published on Jul 29, 2025.

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