Embracing Passionate Generalism and Cultivating Curiosity Across Cultures - Nancy Napier : 152
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Nancy Napier, a professor at Boise State University and the author of several books on organizational creativity and innovation, shares how her multidisciplinary approach has shaped her career. Inspired by her father's shift from military service to academia, she combines her languages, political science, and international business interests to enrich her teaching and research. Her story emphasizes the importance of having a wide-ranging knowledge and the diverse viewpoints it brings.
She highlights how her curiosity brought together leaders from law enforcement, software, and sports, fostering an exchange of ideas that led to her book, "Wise Beyond Your Field." This collaboration illustrates how diverse groups can offer unique insights to tackle leadership challenges.
This episode emphasizes how curiosity and embracing diverse opportunities can inspire greater understanding and compassion.
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Chapters
1. Embracing Passionate Generalism and Cultivating Curiosity Across Cultures - Nancy Napier : 152 (00:00:00)
2. Building Innovative Cross-Disciplinary Degrees (00:07:30)
3. Nurturing Multilingual and Culturally Diverse Children (00:22:28)
4. Exploring Writing, Learning, and Curiosity (00:30:10)
5. Fostering Curiosity and Compassion (00:39:59)
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