#101 CURIOUS LEADERS WIN: MELISSA LANGTON on Data-Driven Case for Asking Better Questions

About this episode

Melissa Langton discusses the importance of curiosity in leadership and how it impacts organizational culture and decision-making.

In this episode of the Thriving Workplace podcast, Melissa Langton, an HR coach and consultant, discusses the importance of genuine curiosity in leadership and organisational culture. She emphasises the need for leaders to approach challenges with curiosity, utilise meaningful data for decision-making, and involve employees in the process. Melissa shares her journey in HR, the significance of aligning data with business strategy, and the critical role of leadership capability in fostering a positive workplace environment. The conversation highlights the complexities of workplace dynamics and the necessity of understanding different perspectives to drive engagement and success. Follow Melissa Langton LinkedIn - Melissa Langton Mentioned in this episode: The National Workplace Wellbeing Conference 2026 Secure your ticket here: https://wpwi.org/national-workplace-wellbeing-conference-2026/ The National Workplace Wellbeing Conference 2026 is coming to Brisbane on 16 and 17 September and early bird tickets are now on sale. Two full days of practical leadership content built around performance, retention, and culture, with some of Australia's best speakers in the room. Last year sold…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason Marshall, Lauren McGee

Guest: Melissa Langton

Topics covered

• leadership
• curiosity
• data-driven decision making
• employee engagement
• workplace culture

Keywords

• curiosity
• leadership
• HR
• data
• workplace wellbeing
• employee involvement
• business strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The National Workplace Wellbeing Conference 2026

Places: Brisbane

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