1: #64 Diversity - An incredible story and living with the awkward question with David E. Carney (Globally-Recognized Management Consultant)

Join us for an inspiring conversation with David Carney, a business transformation leader with over 30 years of experience advising Fortune 500 executives.  David shares his journey, including the challenges of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the US Navy when it was illegal to be openly gay. Discover how curiosity has driven his success and fueled diversity and inclusion within large organizations. In this episode, David reveals how curiosity fosters innovation and inclusivity, sharing personal stories and professional insights. Learn about the importance of authenticity, psychological safety, and the impact of non-discrimination policies on organizational success. David's experiences provide valuable lessons for leaders and individuals aiming to create more inclusive and dynamic workplaces. About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone. About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.  #CuriousAdvantage #CuriousAdvantagePodcast #CuriosityPodcast #7CsofCuriosity #DigitalSuccess #NeuroscienceInsights #BusinessCuriosity #PodcastSeries #Audiobook #Amazon #DigitalAge #Sailingthe7Cs #7CsofCuriosity #PowerSkill #CuriosityModel #Curisosity #ThriveDigitally #PodcastInsights #AuthorPodcast #LeadershipCuriosity #DigitalLandscape #CuriosityBook #LinkedInPodcast