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How to Use the Curiosity Gap in Office Politics
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Episode 73 of The Office Politics Podcast explores the curiosity gap as a tool for workplace influence. Lucas and Luna break down why leaving strategic gaps in information can make you more persuasive, using the real-world example of a product manager who landed a major initiative by deliberately not revealing her full plan upfront. They discuss how to apply this technique without being manipulative, when it backfires, and why it works better than oversharing. If you've ever struggled to get buy-in or felt ignored in meetings, this episode offers a counterintuitive tactic borrowed from journalism and marketing. The hosts also touch on a listener's question about handling a skeptical boss. No hot takes, just a concrete strategy you can try this week.