Alan Gregerman: When Curiosity Meets Service

Imagine you walk into your office tomorrow not just with a to‑do list, but with a clear intention to serve—your team, your customers, and yourself. That’s where this episode begins. In this conversation, host Steve Ramona welcomes guest Alan Gregerman, a trailblazer in leadership, innovation and the servant‑heart mindset, who reminds us that business isn’t just about profit—it’s about purpose and people.

Alan enters the scene as the curious child we once were, who refused to stop asking “What if?” and “Why not?” He felt the frustration of adults saying “that’s how it’s done” and decided instead to explore how things could be better. In one vivid moment he recounts stepping out of the office with his team, pad in hand, instructing them to wander the world around them and bring back ideas—not for profit, but for possibility. You can almost feel the crunch of the pavement, hear the hum of the city, and see the spark in his eyes as he asks, “What remarkable idea did you find today?”

As you listen you’ll be challenged: What if you didn’t have all the answers? What if your role as a leader became an invitation rather than a directive? Alan’s message brings humility, curiosity, respect, future‑focus and yes, a dose of “productive paranoia” into leadership—so you can unlock genuine genius in your people and make business a force for good.

This episode is for anyone who’s weary of “business as usual,” who longs to lead with heart and who wants tools you can apply today: the clipboard trick for new employees, the monthly “get out of office” challenge, conversations with unexpected people—to glean wisdom when you least expect it. If you’re ready to transform how you show up at work, how you serve others and how you shape your legacy—then lean in.

P.S. Today’s homework: Ask someone you respect—no matter their title—“What’s one way we could serve better?” Then listen. The answer might change everything.

Guest Bio:
Alan Gregerman is a globally recognized author, consultant, educator and innovation strategist who has dedicated his career to unlocking the hidden genius in people and organizations. From map‑maker and subway mechanic to PhD holder and keynote speaker, Alan’s journey is rooted in curiosity and service. He is the President and Chief Innovation Officer of Venture Works Inc. and the author of The Wisdom of Ignorance, where he explores how not knowing can become your greatest strategic asset. He believes that the world’s most powerful leader isn’t the one with all the answers, but the one brave enough to ask the right questions—and then listen.
www.alangregerman.com

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