A More Beautiful Question

The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas

Warren Berger

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
01 March 2014

Economics & Business; Business innovation; Management & management techniques; Organisational theory & behaviour; Popular psychology

To get the best answer—in business, in life—you have to ask the best possible question. Innovation expert Warren Berger shows that ability is both an art and a science.

It may be the most underappreciated tool at our disposal, one we learn to use well in infancy—and then abandon as we grow older. Critical to learning, innovation, success, even to happiness—yet often discouraged in our schools and workplaces—it can unlock new business opportunities and reinvent industries, spark creative insights at many levels, and provide a transformative new outlook on life. It is the ability to question—and to do so deeply, imaginatively, and “beautifully.”

In this fascinating exploration of the surprising power of questioning, innovation expert Warren Berger reveals that powerhouse businesses like Google, Nike, and Netflix, as well as hot Silicon Valley startups like Pandora and Airbnb, are fueled by the ability to ask fundamental, game-changing questions. But Berger also shares human stories of people using questioning to solve everyday problems—from “How can I adapt my career in a time of constant change?” to “How can I step back from the daily rush and figure out what really makes me happy?”

By showing how to approach questioning with an open, curious mind and a willingness to work through a series of “Why,” “What if,” and “How” queries, Berger offers an inspiring framework of how we can all arrive at better solutions, fresh possibilities, and greater success in business and life.

By: Warren Berger
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 534g
ISBN: 9781620401453
ISBN 10: 1620401452
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 March 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Warren Berger has studied hundreds of the world's leading innovators, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers to learn how they ask questions, generate original ideas, and solve problems. His writing and research on questioning and innovation has appeared in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and Wired. He is the author of the internationally acclaimed book Glimmer, an in-depth analysis of creative thinking that was named one of Business Week's Best Innovation & Design Books of the Year. Berger has appeared on NBC's Today Show, ABC World News, CNN, and NPR's All Things Considered. He lives with his wife Laura E. Kelly in Westchester, New York. www.AMoreBeautifulQuestion.com.

Reviews for A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas

Questions have literally moved mountains, powered rockets, and instantly developed images . . . Berger focuses on what he calls ‘Beautiful Questions’ . . . ‘that can lead to game-changing answers and results. These are questions that, once raised, tend to get people thinking in a different way.' -- Steven Heller * The Atlantic * A fascinating look at the power of questioning to ignite change--in our companies, schools, careers, and in our daily lives. * Huffington Post * One closes Berger’s book newly conscious of the significance of smart questions. * The New York Times Book Review * We know that the art of asking questions is at the heart of discovery in science, philosophy, medicine--so why don’t we extend that power to all areas of our lives? The thoughtful, provocative questions Warren Berger raises in this book are indeed the kind of 'beautiful questions' that can help us identify the right problems and generate creative solutions. -- Daniel Pink, New York Times bestselling author of DRIVE and TO SELL IS HUMAN This potential game-changer will help readers identify where opportunities lie and how to seize them. * Publishers Weekly * This thought-provoking book offers important insights. * Booklist * A practical testament to the significance of the questioning mind. * Kirkus Reviews * In the old economy, it was all about having the answers. But in today’s dynamic, lean economy, it’s more about asking the right questions. A More Beautiful Question is about figuring out how to ask, and answer, the questions that can lead to new opportunities and growth. -- Eric Ries, New York Times bestselling author of THE LEAN STARTUP In this wise book, Warren Berger shows us how crucial it is to question every aspect of our lives, from business to school to our choice of toothpaste. My question: Why wouldn’t you read this book? -- A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author and Esquire columnist The genesis of many great startups is the simple question, 'Wouldn’t it be cool if?' Warren Berger helps you understand the power of questions to change the world. Real men ask questions, they don’t spout out answers. -- Guy Kawasaki, former chief evangelist at Apple and author of APE: AUTHOR, PUBLISHER, ENTREPRENEUR