Healthcare leadership is often discussed in terms of frameworks, competencies, and improvement methodologies, while overlooking the relational, emotional, and human realities of practical leadership. Leading with Curiosity: Case Studies in Nursing and Midwifery Leadership addresses this gap by offering a different kind of leadership resource, grounded in lived experience, relevant storytelling, and reflective practice, rather than prescriptive models alone. It discusses leadership as both a science and an art, recognising that effective leadership in complex healthcare environments requires judgement, curiosity, and the ability to navigate uncertainty.