If someone always meets our expectations, how much do we really know about their potential?
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Meeting expectations tells us what someone has demonstrated. Curiosity reminds us there may be more to discover.
Notice what you know
Think of someone who regularly meets expectations. What have you actually seen them do?
Leave room for the unknown
What interests, ideas, or abilities might you not yet have had the opportunity to notice?
Try a different question
What could you ask them that might invite an answer beyond their usual role?
Reflect on your own assumptions
Have you ever been surprised to learn something new about a person you know well? What changed?
What is one way you can stay curious about someone beyond what they usually do?A conversation, an invitation, a new responsibility if they want one—or simply listening with an open mind.
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