In this episode, Adam sits down with Liggy Webb to explore how L&D leaders can equip their people with the human skills that matter most - cutting through noise, thinking clearly, and performing in a complex environment.
Liggy, a behavioural skills specialist and author, shares practical ways to develop an “inquiring mind” - from building self-awareness and asking better questions, to strengthening curiosity and critical thinking.
Together, they unpack how learning can move beyond information and focus on how people think, decide, and act - offering simple, actionable ways to navigate today’s fast-changing world.
If you’re looking to future-proof your workforce or build stronger thinking skills, this episode will give you practical ways to move forward.
Episode breakdown:
(00:00) Introduction to Inquiring Minds
(02:00) Why critical thinking matters more than ever
(04:00) The nine skills of an inquiring mind
(05:00) Self-awareness and feedback
(09:00) Cultivating curiosity
(12:00) Lifelong learning in a changing world
(16:00) The power of human conversations
(21:00) Asking better questions
(26:00) Critical thinking vs emotional reactions
(31:00) Distilling complexity
(34:00) Problem solving and decision making
🔗 Connect with Liggy
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/liggyw/
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Adam Lacey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamlacey/
Richard Ward - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardpward/
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