Colleague Quote by Kathy Obear
““If she had, instead, assumed that her colleague was being curious, possibly wanting to know what he needed to do to be selected for similar roles in the future, then she may have felt willing to mention the 2 previous projects she had co-facilitated and how her research was related to the focus on this team’s goals.””
About This Quote
Assuming a colleague’s curiosity can encourage openness and sharing relevant experience to align with team goals.
In simple terms: Seeing curiosity lets you share useful work.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity, share your work.
Themes
communication
collaboration
career development
Mood
thoughtful
strategic
Type
advice
professional.
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- networking events
- project pitches
Key Concepts
social perception
team dynamics
self‑advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you gauge genuine curiosity?
- When should you hold back details?
A Different Perspective
If the colleague is not truly curious, sharing may expose you to unwanted scrutiny.
