Entrepreneurship research rarely explores and explains how people approach ambiguity differently as they combine knowledge during the entrepreneurial journey. In this paper we introduce curiosity as a source of intrinsic motivation that addresses this shortcoming. We find that the full range of curiosity-driven entrepreneurial behaviour is not well-described ... Show More
Jul 15
Episode 131 – Ting Zhang – Empowering entrepreneurs: age, telework, and geographic context in transitioning to knowledge-based self-employment
This study investigates three pivotal factors influencing workers’ shift towards knowledge-based self-employment: the facilitation effect of telework, age-related modifications to this effect, and geographic influences, drawing from Self-Determination Theory, Procedural Utility, ... Show More
29m 49s
Mar 2025
3530: The One Thing You Really Do Need by James Altucher on How to Improve Curiosity and Creativity
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3530:Curiosity is the key to personal growth, creativity, and success. James Altucher explores how curiosity fuels innovatio ... Show More
10m 29s
Aug 2023
#226: Training Analysts to be Curious and Use Business Context with MaryBeth Maskovas
We were curious about… curiosity. We know it's a critical trait for analysts, but is it an innate characteristic, a teachable skill, or some combination of both? We were curious. How can the breadth and depth of a candidate's curiosity be assessed as part of the interview process ... Show More
58m 3s
Apr 2025
Anne-Laure Le Cunnf on Tiny Experiments: Redefining Success in a Goal-Obsessed World
In this episode, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, author of Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World, joins the show to discuss her experimental approach to goal-setting and personal growth. Anne-Laure, a neuroscience enthusiast and founder of Ness Labs, explores how shi ... Show More
50m 46s
May 22
499: Falling in Love with Questions
In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Elizabeth Weingarten, journalist and applied behavioral scientist, to discuss her enlightening new book, How to Fall in Love with Questions. Their conversation dives deep into the transformative power of quest ... Show More
46m 22s