Ep.33: Curiosity Isn’t Dead (but your culture might be stifling it)

Nearly everyone believes they're curious, yet far fewer feel empowered to ask questions, challenge assumptions, or explore new ideas at work. In this episode, Katie Miserany, Chief Communications Officer and Global Head of Marketing at SurveyMonkey, joins Zach and Hui to discuss the company's State of Curiosity 2026 report and what it reveals about the gap between individual curiosity and organizational culture. Together, they examine why employees hesitate to ask questions, challenge assumptions, or slow down long enough to surface better ideas.

Katie also discusses how leaders can avoid mistaking speed for progress, why better inputs matter more than faster outputs, and how organizations can create psychological safety, meaningful brainstorming opportunities, and stronger cross-functional connections. Along the way, we explore AI, surveys, leadership, creative thinking, and what it really takes to build a culture that rewards learning instead of certainty.