David Maclean
Leading With Curiosity
David Maclean’s recipe explores how curiosity can be a powerful leadership tool for driving learning, growth, and meaningful change. He shares practical ways to build a learning culture that inspires people at every level of an organisation.
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About This Recipe
In this recipe, David shares how curiosity unlocks engagement, fuels innovation, and strengthens resilience in teams. He unpacks the steps leaders can take to foster a learning mindset across their organisations – starting with reflection, designing inclusive learning environments, and creating space for people to ask better questions. With practical strategies and a deep understanding of how people learn, David shows how curiosity is not just a personal trait, but a business advantage.
Whether you are a leader trying to inspire your team, or someone rethinking how learning happens in your organisation, this recipe will help you build a culture that values growth, agility, and curiosity at every level.
Cover These 10 Perspectives
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The curious leader.
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Shifting from training to learning culture.
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Designing for continuous growth.
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Fostering everyday curiosity at work.
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Balancing curiosity and accountability.
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Overcoming resistance to learning.
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Real-world impact of learning-first mindsets.
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The role of reflection in learning.
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Hidden skills curiosity helps develop.
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One step to start building a learning culture.
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Who Is Our Heavy Chef?
David Maclean is the founder of Learning Advisory, a consultancy that helps organisations design impactful, human-centred learning strategies. With a background in education, leadership, and strategic advisory, David works with institutions and businesses to create learning experiences that are both effective and sustainable. His approach blends curiosity, cognitive science, and practical insight to support transformation in people and systems.
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