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What Ken Norton thinks about curiosity

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Executive coach for product leaders. Previously a partner at GV (Google Ventures) and a product manager at Google. Writes at Bring the Donuts, including a standing essential-reading list for product managers.

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2 dated positions, 2025, in their own words. Our reading of what Ken Norton has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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  1. Our readingResisting the discomfort of not knowing leads people to jump to conclusions or decide before they have enough information.

    Their wordsWhen we resist not knowing, we often leap to conclusions, make decisions without all of the information, or simply guess. Of course, that might make it even more likely that we're wrong, the very thing our subconscious is trying to avoid. Needing to be right comes at the expense of curiosity.

    ↗The Power of Not Knowingbringthedonuts.com 1st of 2 in this piece

  3. Our readingGood leadership is defined by presence, curiosity, and authenticity rather than always having the right answer.

    Their wordsLeadership isn't about always having the answer and always being right. It's about being present, deeply curious, and authentic.

    ↗The Power of Not Knowingbringthedonuts.com 2nd of 2 in this piece