Your Story Is Your Superpower: Leading with Curiosity with Howard Hochhauser
Episode Summary
Howard Hochhauser believes the most powerful technology doesn’t replace human connection, it strengthens it. As CEO of Ancestry, he has led the company through a remarkable turnaround by refocusing on its purpose: helping people discover, preserve, and share their family stories. Along the way, he has reshaped the company’s culture around humility, curiosity, and honest feedback, while embracing AI to bring millions of untold stories to life.
What You Will Learn:
- Why humility is one of a leader’s greatest strengths
- How curiosity fuels innovation and better decision-making
- Why feedback should be treated as a gift, not a threat
- How AI is transforming historical data into meaningful human stories
- The importance of staying approachable as a leader
- Why focusing on today’s work creates tomorrow’s opportunities
Howard Hochhauser shares how purpose-driven leadership, curiosity, and humility can transform both organizations and the people within them. Whether you’re leading a team, navigating change, or embracing new technology, this conversation offers practical lessons for leading with authenticity in an AI-powered world.