{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"MTC 028: Jon Bassford | Curiosity As The Key To Growth","description":"Are you asking the questions that actually move your business forward\u2014or just managing the chaos? In this episode of the Move The Chains podcast , Ryan Munsey sits down with Jon Bassford, JD, MBA, CAE\u2014best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of Lateral Solutions\u2014to unpack how curiosity-driven leadership can transform growth, operations, and culture. Jon reveals how he\u2019s helped venture-backed startups, nonprofits, and small businesses unlock innovation and scale by building systems that start with better questions, not just better answers. You\u2019ll hear how his background in law, philosophy, and executive roles like VP and COO shaped his belief that curiosity is a leader\u2019s most underused competitive advantage.&amp;nbsp; You will walk away with practical frameworks for operationalizing curiosity in your own teams\u2014how to diagnose bottlenecks, disarm resistance to change, and create a culture where everyone is empowered to challenge \u201cwe\u2019ve always done it this way.\u201d If you\u2019re a founder, executive, or high performer looking to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and build resilient systems, this conversation will change how you think about leadership. Chapters  00:00 The Power of Curiosity in Leadership 02:46 Curiosity as a Guiding Principle 05:55 Challenging the Status Quo 08:48 Creating a Culture of Curiosity 11:31 Psychological Safety in Organizations 14:47 Embedding Curiosity in Processes 17:52 Curiosity in Personal Development 20:27 The Methodical Audit Process 23:35 Navigating Change and Resistance 28:04 The Importance of Leadership Processes 29:36 Understanding Value and Cost in Business Decisions 32:15 Agile Operations and Continuous Improvement 33:12 Curiosity and Self-Reflection in Personal Development 33:40 Identifying Blind Spots Through Curiosity 37:09 Receiving Feedback and Building Self-Awareness 40:07 The Journey to Self-Awareness and Behavioral Change 43:59 Forgiveness and Grace in Behavioral Patterns 46:17 Common Leadership Mistakes and Powerful Questions 49:23 Busting Myths About Control in Leadership  Links:  Connect with Jon Bassford  Jon's Lateral Solutions Website&amp;nbsp; Jon's book:  The Curious Leader Jon's Linked In   Connect with Ryan Munsey  Website Follow Ryan on&amp;nbsp;Instagram Subscribe to Ryan's&amp;nbsp;YouTube Channel Connect with Ryan on&amp;nbsp;LinkedIn   Get Your Copy of&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;F*ck Your Feelings   Audible  Amazon    Save 10% on your first melin hat, the world's best hats: Use the code&amp;nbsp;MoveTheChains10&amp;nbsp;at&amp;nbsp;melin.com   &amp;nbsp; Curiosity driven leadership; Jon Bassford; Lateral Solutions; leadership development; operational excellence; organizational change; business innovation; continuous improvement; asking better questions; strategic operations; nonprofit leadership; startup growth; executive coaching; curiosity in business; leadership mindset; systems thinking; scale and growth; TEDx speaker; best-selling author; Ryan Munsey; Move The Chains Podcast. ","author_name":"Move The Chains Podcast | Unlocking Your Full Potential with Ryan Munsey","author_url":"http:\/\/ryanmunsey.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39485930\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39485930"}