The Power Of Curiosity – PTC 498

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CURIOSITY CREATES GREAT INTERVIEWS

Do you ever wonder why your podcast isn't growing? Why you aren't attracting more listeners? It could be your own level of curiosity.

We all want more listeners to our show. Yet we struggle to grow.

How great would it be if you were the kind of magnetic host who draws people to you and has the ability to influence that audience to take action?

You can become that known influencer in your space. It begins with becoming unique and standing out from everyone else in your niche.

AUDIENCE EXPLOSION BLUEPRINT

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BECOME UNIQUE

To become a unique podcast host, you need to embrace your curiosity. It is the most important trait when it comes to creating unique content.

Some of the best hosts are highly curious about everything. This creates great interviews, conversations and content.

Curiosity will take you to places few others will go, because your curiosity is unlike any other's curiosity.

As you hone your curiosity, you will start asking better questions and be able to think on your feet. It is like any other skill you have.

When you use your curiosity during interviews, you only need a couple really good questions. Your curiosity will help you create a powerful conversation by listening as asking solid follow up questions rather than following a list.

HOWARD STERN'S CURIOSITY

Let me give you an example of curiosity during an interview.

Howard Stern was interviewing Billy Joel. During the conversation, Howard starts with a question and then just follows his curiosity. Listen to Howard navigate this discussion.

He asked questions like...

"Was this a tough song to write?"

"What were you thinking?"

"Did you know this piece, the mood of this music feels like a heartbreak?"

"This was a woman that broke up with you?"

"Why didn't it work out?"

"Then words come out? How does it go?"

"Is that a word you would write down sometime?"

He actually gets into the story of the woman. It was Elle MacPherson. But, that's a story for another time.

Howard asks the natural follow up questions his listeners would ask. That's what makes him a great interviewer.

STAY CURIOUS

There are a few things you can do to enhance your curiosity skills.

First, ask questions. Ask questions about everything.

When we were little and we asked "why" about everything, we would drive our parents up a wall. Find the courage to ask those questions again.

Next, follow up the question with another "why". Just like kids, follow your curiosity with more questions. Usually the sixth or seventh why will yield gold.

One of the keys to curiosity is listening. When you actively listen, you'll hear things others will miss.

Be sure to take notes. When you find something that piques your curiosity, write it down. Learn more about it.

Others will typically be interested in the things that interest you. Use these notes to create great content.

Finally, don't be a know-it-all. You don't have to know everything or always be right. Instead, be curious. Truly seek to learn and understand.

FOLLOW THE QUESTIONS

Curiosity begins with asking questions. Challenge yourself to ask questions about the world around you.

It is easy to ask questions about things you don't know. Push yourself to ask questions about the things you know. Asking these questions will really improve your curiosity.

Use questions that start with, "What if..." or "I wonder..."

If you want different answers, ask different questions. Interact with other curious people and people that know more than you.

To get started, make a list of things that pique your interest. What would you like to know more about.

Then, research those things when you have a few minutes. Instead of playing Candy Crush or some other pointless game on your phone, go down a rabbit hole chasing your curiosity.

THE BENEFITS OF CURIOSITY

Curiosity comes with many benefits.

First, curiosity drives relationships. Your curiosity about others demonstrates you have a genuine interest in them. It deepen the relationship.

Next, curiosity breeds creativity. This is where you become unique and an original show host unlike any other.

Curiosity will disrupt stagnation. Being curious will foster change and action. When you are asking questions, new ideas form and move you in a different direction. It creates momentum.

Our curiosity build relationships by showing people we are interested in them and what makes them tick. We appreciate how they are different and unique in their own right.

Finally, curiosity helps us learn new things and grow as a person.

PODCAST CURIOSITY

With your interviews, your curiosity will get your guests to tell you things they've never told anyone.

When you let your curiosity drive the interview, your guest will enjoy telling stories that are different than any other interview they've given.

At the end of interviews, I've had guest tell me they talked about things they've never talked about on an interview. We went down paths they don't typically travel.

To improve your curiosity, you need to practice. Slow down and ask questions.

Just like any skill, you won't be perfect when you begin. It will take time. Just stick with it.

Great podcast hosts are curious. Begin refining your curiosity skills this week.

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