From the bestselling author of A More Beautiful Question, hundreds of big and small questions that harness the magic of inquiry to tackle challenges we all face–at work, in our relationships, and beyond.
When confronted with almost any demanding situation, the act of questioning can help guide us to smart decisions. By asking questions, we can analyze, learn, and move forward in the face of uncertainty. But “questionologist” Warren Berger says that the questions must be the right ones; the ones that cut to the heart of complexity or enable us to see an old problem in a fresh way.
In The Book of Beautiful Questions, Berger shares illuminating stories and compelling research on the power of inquiry. Drawn from the insights and expertise of psychologists, innovators, effective leaders, and some of the world’s foremost creative thinkers, he presents the essential questions readers need to make the best choices when it truly counts, with a particular focus in four key areas: decision-making, creativity, leadership, and relationships.
The powerful questions in this book can help you:
- Identify opportunities in your career or industry
- Generate fresh ideas in business or in your own creative pursuits
- Check your biases so you can make better judgments and decisions
- Do a better job of communicating and connecting with the people around you
Thoughtful, provocative, and actionable, these beautiful questions can be applied immediately to bring about change in your work or your everyday life.
Review
“In [A More Beautiful Question], the author explored how the right kinds of questions can spark creativity and innovation. In this follow-up, he delves further into ‘beautiful questions,’ which are powerful tools that can transform people’s thinking . . . VERDICT: This practical work is designed to prompt action and get results.” – Library Journal
“Guides professionals to think deeply about how they can use questions to improve decision making and to inspire creativity, connect with others, and cultivate leadership skills . . . Introspective readers, or readers who feel like they can’t get off the hamster wheel, will find this helpful.” – Publishers Weekly
“Berger makes a good case for building questioning into work culture and work flow.” – Kirkus Reviews
“The Book of Beautiful Questions is a veritable gold mine. In its pages, you will find fresh (and often brilliant) ways to use the power of the interrogative to sharpen your decision-making, boost your creativity, and deepen your connections to others. Berger’s insights are so potent and his advice so practical that only one question remains: What’s stopping you from picking up this extraordinary book?” – Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of WHEN, DRIVE, and A WHOLE NEW MIND
About the Author
Warren Berger has studied hundreds of the world’s foremost innovators, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers to learn how they ask questions, generate original ideas, and solve problems. He is the author of the bestseller A More Beautiful Question and the internationally acclaimed CAD Monkeys, Dinosaur Babies, and T-Shaped People, named one of Businessweek’s Best Innovation and Design Books of the Year. His writing appears regularly in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and the New York Times. He lives in New York.
Product details
- Full Audio MP3 Program
- Full PDF E-Book Included
- Print Length : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 163286956X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1632869562
- Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing; Illustrated edition (October 30, 2018)
- Language: : English