Reviews of Jeff Lerner on Quora

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A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas Paperback – September 13, 2016

by Warren Berger (Author)


For a perfect answer, it is necessary to ask the right question. Warren Berger revives the lost art of asking questions.

In this book that is groundbreaking the journalist and expert in innovation Warren Berger shows that one of the most powerful factors to spark change in the workplace and our everyday life is a basic and under-appreciated resource which has been around to our children since childhood. The act of asking questions questions -asking questionsdeeply creatively "beautifully"--can assist us to identify and address issues and develop game-changing concepts and explore new opportunities. Why are we so not willing to think about "Why?"


Berger's findings are shocking and reveal that, despite children starting with hundreds of questions each day, their curiosity "falls off a cliff" when kids start the school. In a business and education culture designed to reward repetitive answers, rather than challenging questions the practice of asking questions isn't embraced. In in reality, it's not even accepted.


Yet according to research by Berger points out that the most inventive and successful people are skilled questioners. They've perfected the art of questioning and asking questions that nobody else is asking and coming up with powerful solutions. Author takes us into the hot enterprises such as Google, Netflix, IDEO and Airbnb to illustrate how questioning is a part of their DNA. He also shares inspirational stories of teachers, artists entrepreneurs, business owners, basement builders and even social change-makers who transformed life and their communities around them by beginning with an "beautiful question."

Alex J. Hughes

5.0 out of 5 stars

Questions Are Far More Valuable Than Answers

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018

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I first heard Warren Berger on The Knowledge Project podcast, then purchased this book in an effort to improve my own questioning ability. While it is a great resource for asking better questions, this book offers so much more than that. It's an insightful look into the role of inquiry in modern life. Berger suggests that as the world becomes more complex and dynamic, questions become more valuable than answers. He offers a framework to formulate and ask better questions. But he also digs deeper into topics such as the age of adaptation, design thinking, our education system, and the reasons people avoid fundamental questioning. As an added bonus, there are some brilliant questions Berger challenges us to consider for ourselves along the way.

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A world teeming with answers, requires More Beautiful Questions

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2018

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This was a refreshing, powerful read that lingered in my mind. And every conversation I had for a long time after. I have recommended it to many friends and strangers. Am considering ordering a stack and handing them out. Is like an antidote to the lobbing of opinions, tirades, emotional appeals, soundbites, and status quo found in our discourses national, local, online, and perhaps at the dinner table.


Is not just a book about change for change's sake, either. Revolution minus reason is not the goal. Innovation requires perseverance, personal motivation, and a specific need. Questions.


This book is great for high schoolers, college students, adults, innovators, mechanics, doctors, teachers, administrators, lawyers, janitors, jailers, pilots, housewives, politicians, clergy, nurses, therapists, zoo keepers, authors, artists, tv producers, scientists, secretaries, salesman, farmers, grandparents, godparents, new parents, never parents, and in a nutshell: any person who thinks, wonders, acts, and lives on this planet.


Might be interesting as a book club read. Certainly good as a book re-read. Am off to pick it up again. Am eager to re-read the narrative of the man whose personal "why" transformed the world of prosthetics. One of many Beautiful questions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

An amazing book indeed

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2020

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This is my second book I read from Warren, (I read the book of beautiful questions first)---and sure was as interesting as the first one...did not disappoint at all. It is good to know why we are as we are and why it is we really do not like to ask questions...Sadly, if we don't do it, we will never get good at it...so that we can start generating beautiful questions.


However, he is giving us plenty to work with so that we too, could start creating our own beautiful questions, at home, at school, at work or wherever we may be.


I too agree with many readers--these books from Warren--about questions and the habit of questioning, should be mandatory at all schools--I dare to say, from grade school all the way up to PHD level. God knows we need it. It will help us tremendously if we do so--in all cultures/countries. Get this book and read it--you will love it. I sure did.


By the way--Amazon always comes through great on all my orders--and this time was no exception--Received used book in excellent condition, thank you Amazon.

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Alan L. Chase

5.0 out of 5 stars

An Inspiring Look At Inquiry Leading To Innovation

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2016

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I recently attended an excellent seminar for senior executives called "Authentic Leadership." The facilitator of my small group had some encouraging things to say about the way that I frame questions. He then added: "I think that you would enjoy reading 'A More Beautiful Question.'" At his urging, I ordered the book and found that he was correct in his prognostication. I found this book to be intriguing and inspiring.


Using some excellent cases to illustrate principles, author Warren Berger discusses "The Power of Inquiry To Spark Breakthrough Ideas." He quotes liberally from such icons of innovation as Joichi Ito of the MIT Media Lab, David Kelly of IDEO, and Clayton Christensen of Harvard Business School. My office is contained within a hub of innovation, the Cambridge Innovation Center ,on the campus of MIT, so I am always intrigued to learn new lessons about innovation and the things that may spark it.


One of the threads that weaves itself throughout this book is the fact that children are natural questioners. It is only as we grow older that we tend to squelch our innate propensity to ask questions in order to better understand ourselves and the world around us. In this book, Mr. Berger offers many examples of individuals and companies that he re-learned the art of asking great questions.


I was intrigued to learn that Edwin Land, the father of instant photography, was prompted to develop this technology when his young daughter innocently asked him why they had to wait to see a photograph that he had taken when they were on vacation as a family.


He makes specific suggestions, based on research done at the Right Question Institute, regarding how to frame appropriate questions at each stage of a process of exploration, discovery and innovation. One insight that stood out for me was the use of terminology that is useful in a group setting that disarms defensive posture on the part of those participating in the conversation. The form of the question that often provokes healthy discussion is to ask: "How might we . . . .?" He also describes the technique that has worked for many companies of replacing "brainstorming" with "question storming."


His final challenge which he poses in the final chapter of the book, is to ask how each individual might frame "a more beautiful question" that frames and sparks inquiry and endeavors to provide meaning and purpose for the rest of one's life. Inspiring!

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Kim Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent Book About the Question Process

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2014

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Don't think it really occurred to me that that there was a process to questions. That there is a progression from why to what if to how. That things don't work so well if you go straight to the how.


I have had it in my head that I am not supposed to ask why questions. That this supposedly gets you stuck in the past, on who is to blame, on explanations. But when you ask, "why am I doing this? " you are really looking for intention. So I have put back "why" into my toolbox after reading this book.


Another useful thing was the discussion about how business sees asking questions as a waste of time and a distraction from acting. I have not been a fan of the old "just do it" thing and this reinforced why I am uncomfortable with it. A quote from some other book - "action without strategy is stupid!"


So overall a very powerful and practical book. No academic ivory tower "let's just sit here and theorise and make our selves sound smart by asking lots of questions" type of stuff.

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Greg Hansen

5.0 out of 5 stars

A More Beautiful Question is a thought

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2017

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A More Beautiful Question is a thought, idea, and question provoking book.


Warren Berger masterfully has written about the power of inquiry. He dissects it from multiple perspectives with many examples and resources. It gets your head spinning with questions about all aspects of life.


I'd highly recommend it for parents, educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders of public, nonprofit, and private organizations, locally to globally.


There's tremendous power in asking questions.

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Jennifer Gresham

5.0 out of 5 stars

One of my top 5 non-fiction reads

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2017

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As a blogger and a coach, I read A LOT of nonfiction. This book should be required reading for anyone interested in thinking better or more creatively about complex problems. You can't get the right solution if you don't ask the right question. This book will help you do that. It was also well-written and a fun read--I particularly liked the examples of people who had done great things just by asking different questions. Can't recommend this book enough!

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Joel

5.0 out of 5 stars

This book changed the way I practice law

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2020

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Lawyers are expected to have answers. After reading this book, I realized that I had fallen into a pattern of providing answers based on assumptions or past experiences. When I flipped my approach to asking questions - a "questions first" approach - especially during initial consultations, I discovered that I was able to better understand my clients' concerns, anxieties, and objectives. I was able to provide the answers they were seeking and better tailor my services to their needs. Adopting a "question first" approach with opposing counsel has also helped me negotiate more creative outcomes to problems that many might have assumed were impossible to resolve without a lawsuit. I appreciate the way in which the ideas in this book have changed me, the relationships I have with others, and the way I approach problem-solving.

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Jeremey Donovan

5.0 out of 5 stars

An immediate classic!

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014

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I balked at first when Adam Grant, the amazing author of Give & Take, recommended I read "A More Beautiful Question." After all, I thought, "Doesn't a book about asking questions seem obvious?" But, I was so wrong. I first listened to the book on Audible. It was so insightful that I then ordered the physical book so I could re-read it, take notes, and underline. This is easily one of my favorite books of all time and an essential read for any business leader. The most powerful question that I took away is "How might we...?" Seems simple but you have to read the book to find out what that questions works the way it does. Finally, this book is well researched, well structured, and well written/edited. Bravo!

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Michael Jackson wife

5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2019

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I learned so much about my own ability to question things. I was struggling to even to the 3rd question of the "5 why methodology" loool. There is no one way to question a thing but in an answer driven society, the people who question things are always seen as troublemakers. I really like how the author also shared his sources. I have purchased 3 additional books bc of this book.


Kent

5.0 out of 5 stars

A thoughtful book that changed the way I think and question

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020

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The first half of this book is amazing.

The why, what if, how, model has changed the way I contemplate questions and I find I explore questions this way often now. For this alone the book had quite an impact on me.


The second half of the book although interesting and thought provoking I felt dragged on.


Still worth a 5 star rating for the way this book has changed the way I question.

Although I feel it could have been shorter

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Robert Woodruff

5.0 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Book! It gets your questioning attitude turned on.

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2019

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I listened to the book on Audible and just had to buy a copy to read and mark up for my own use. This book did a great job at getting me to start thinking and questioning again. If you are starting out in business or an executive level, you should read this book and start questioning things again, while not shutting down those that do.

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Z. DING

5.0 out of 5 stars

All questions are good!

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2018

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The author emphasises an important point - the importance of asking questions. Lots of great achievements started with a beautiful question. Good question can help one stay focused, e.g. what's the sentence of your life? Also we should nurture the inquisitiveness of our children, welcome them to ask more questions instead of discouraging them. This book provides lots of great questions we can ask ourselves regards to career and life, I highly recommend it.

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Cameron

5.0 out of 5 stars

A Simple Idea with Profound Implications Nicely Done

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2014

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After reading Glimmer, Warren Berger's 2009 book looking at designers and design thinking, I became a fan of sorts and pre-ordered A More Beautiful Question anticipating something good as a follow-up. I wasn't disappointed. Like Glimmer -- and perhaps design thinking -- Berger takes both a deep dive and a broad stroke over his subject matter. This is tough to do well, but Berger pulls it off.


There is something delightful about looking at something that seems so obvious and simple, but is far from simplistic, in detail. Berger goes through the vast swaths of research and evidence on question formation and innovation and blends it seamlessly with anecdotes, observations and questions...lots and lots of questions. To 'live the title' of the book, the text is organized around questions and, at least with the Kindle, the questions are hyperlinked to explanations at the back about their origin and relevance. This feature was wonderful and frustrating -- but largely due to technology. I read using a Nexus tablet, but my preferred reader is the original Kindle. On that latter device, the linking becomes a frustration in that it is sometimes hard to get back to your place. But that's a small point.


Berger's style of writing is engaging, balancing conciseness with informality, and using enough revisiting of ideas in different places in the text to thread ideas throughout the narrative, but not too much to feel repetitive. I loved this just as I loved Glimmer.


What a reader will take from this is that questions are important, that the best (and most consistent) innovators, leaders and scientists are typically great at asking questions and not just providing answers. Indeed, Berger makes the case that the question and answer are inextricably linked showing dozens of examples of how the habits of questioning lead to exciting outcomes. He also offers a challenge to anyone involved in education -- which, he'd argue is nearly everyone in this age of change and ongoing learning -- to examine how questions are encouraged and discouraged to shun curiosity. This has enormous implications and, as we see, gets replicated in our businesses and other organizations.


If this book does anything for you I hope it gets you to ask better questions and enjoy not always having answers. Taken to heart, the message of paying attention to the questions -- living the questions if you will -- is one that may have profound consequences on your life, work, and learning.

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Justin

5.0 out of 5 stars

Why?

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017

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Must read. At some points I was questioning why I kept reading a book about questioning, but its all worth it. The irony reading it was that I kept looking for good takeaways from the book, when the whole point of the book is to look for questions not the answers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend it for personal

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017

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The book really helps you get out of a rut and think about solutions to just about everything. I would highly recommend it for personal, business, and pretty much every other problem you might encounter. It teaches a method that helps you find solutions differently, and I can see it working quite well.

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Sami Makelainen

5.0 out of 5 stars

Quick read but takes time to think about the questions

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2016

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A More Beautiful Question is relevant to a wide range of audiences; from innovation to business strategy to personal life. The book itself is a quick read - just 200 pages and easy text - but it takes longer to sink in. The questions - and there are many - deserve time to be thought through, whatever your situation.


While there are some "how to"-elements to the book, it's more inspirational and insightful - and will definitely make you think.

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Todd U

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... my time asking clients questions and helping them ask better questions. But

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015

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I am an Executive Coach and I spend most of my time asking clients questions and helping them ask better questions. But, I have always wondered, What resource can help me ask better questions? I also wondered, What resource could help me make the case for better questions with my clients? Then Warren's book came along. I'm grateful to him for a wonderful resource that not only makes the case for asking "more beautiful questions," but also is filled with great questions. Bravo Warren. I will be recommending your book to many more. Question: What's the best way to encourage them to actually read your book? :)

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Kristian A

5.0 out of 5 stars

Why don't you own this book?

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018

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This is a valuable tool for innovators or others looking to ask better questions and ultimately get to better ideas. Thought provoking and insightful.

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Theresa L. Garcia

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Read for Early Career Leaders!

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2015

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As a contributor to the book and lifelong "Questioner", I am committed to inspiring innovative thinking by encouraging leaders to question everything, including their own limiting beliefs. I invited Warren to visit my company to speak to a diverse group of Early Career Leaders.

It was a wild success! I encourage business leaders and organization change agents to spark innovative dialogue by sharing the book with company leaders. The book is an enjoyable read - a perfect companion to a hot cup of coffee or tea on the patio on a relaxing weekend morning.


WJS

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I enjoyed the book

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2017

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I enjoyed the book, it is an easy read. The examples are excellent. The chapters tie together ideas nicely. I recommend this book for anyone, but especially to teachers.

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Emily Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars

A catalyst for creativity and change..

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018

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A catalyst for creativity and change. I was challenged and provoked to question to world, myself and even my own questions. Never have I left a book with more delightful homework.

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Sheila Cragg

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Beautiful questions

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2017

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Insightful and eye-opening in regard to understanding the power of question asking as a means to solve problems and develop creative solutions.

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Karen B Palmer

5.0 out of 5 stars

Good read and applicable to anyone

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014

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I bought this from my son-in-law, but am reading it first before I give it to him.

I find it very interesting and intriguing. I want to share parts with my brother-in-law who is the Business Director at a library and he is staring a discussion for people who want to start a business. He want to connect them with people who have successfully started businesses, but I think this book would be interesting to both groups.

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ZR

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Really insightful book

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2022

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Really insightful book for learning different ways of looking at the world.

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Dr. R. D. B. Laime

5.0 out of 5 stars

A MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOK

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2014

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A Must Read. Warren Berger has put together an amazing book. It ought to be required reading for educators, in particular, yet it is for anyone who wants to realize how important questions are in our lives. First of all, Warren is a wonderful story teller--and that's very important in getting things across. In the back of this grand book is a whole lot of questions that will enrich anyone's thinking. This is a very important book that needs to be read.

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Robert S. Becker

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Well-researched, clear and compelling

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2016

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A well-researched, clear and compelling explanation of inquiry-based learning and communication. Full of profound insights, useful techniques, good stories. Right afterwards I ordered The Ethnographic Interview by James P. Spradley. For reasons unknown, Berger doesn't mention ethnography in an otherwise comprehensive study of his subject. So I'll continue reading.

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Swim Mom

5.0 out of 5 stars

Good book for Scrum Masters and those that are involved ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018

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Good book for Scrum Masters and those that are involved in an agile environment. Also a good book for parents to help them to learn how to develop their children into problem solvers.

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James Anest

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A surprisingly thoughtful read

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2016

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To me this was a much deeper book than it appeared at first blush. While there were lots of mundane examples of questioning, it was my experience that on almost every page and there was something that made me stop and think about various aspects of my sixty-something recently-retired life. It takes courage to question, and it is fun.

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Scott

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Well written

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019

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Thought-provoking. Outstanding book.


Wade Danielson

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Great resource!

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014

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We had Warren on our podcast, The Entrepreneurs Library, to give a full run down of A More Beautiful Question. I enjoyed reading this book and keep it as a reference. If you want to hear a review from the author himself check out episode 27 on The EL.

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T. Pryor

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A valuable resource, both personally & professionally

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2014

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This book is one of several in recent years that focuses on the topic of questions. Ken Coleman's book "One Question", comes to mind. As does Peter Drucker's statement "The best consultants don't know all the answers. They simply ask great questions." This book explains how to formulate great questions.


I made listed three pages of notes to myself while reading this book. Here are some of those notes:

1. Questions open the door, answers close them.

2. Somehow our culture or educational system converts pre-K kids who ask 100+ questions per day to zero questions from middle school kids.

3. Typically teachers ask the questions. Innovative teachers have the students pose the questions. Page 65 shows how.

4. Pandora maps the DNA of music. What a wonderful way of explaining this app.

5. Most good companies are born to answer a question or solve a problem.

6. Page 151 challenges us to "find your tennis ball", i.e, something you are willing to endlessly chase.

7. Should we retire retirement? A great question that I have answered "Yes".

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Avrom G.

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Wow!

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017

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What a fantastic and thought provoking read. My main thought after finishing the book

is how to find the time to incorporate some of the lessons into my personal and professional lives. Will read it again soon as I can't help but feel a single read won't be enough to get everything I can out of the experience. If you want an exciting framework with which to approach life's challenges and to get more out of them then this migjt be the book for you. It was for me.

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Ricky Champion

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Restart your thinking.

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015

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Great Book with a wonderful and true message that can be put into place by anyone wanting in increase success. Questions, especially Beautiful Question help us stem decline and restart the thinking for innovation. It is key to the problem solving business especially for one who believes in Design Thinking, as the questions are mandatory for pondering.

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The truth

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What if you bought this book and solved a major problem you're facing?

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017

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From the 5 whys to discussing "what if" scenarios, this book covers why questions are important and how we can ask better questions. Mr. Berger makes a compelling case for the benefits of asking questions.

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The key to unlocking any door

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018

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I cant even begin to describe the importance of learning how to ask better questions. There may not be a better skill to learn. This book is a incredible start to a never ending journey.

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Earl Hogan

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The author presents the best method for confronting any problem you might be facing.

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019

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On a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 saying there is no likelihood that you ever recommend this book and 10 saying it is highly likely you would recommend this book to friends and associates. For me, it’s clearly a 10.

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Kathleen

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An Investment in Inquiry

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017

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Occasionally a book opens your eyes so you will never see the world in the same way. That's been my experience with A More Beautiful Question. As a creativity coach and facilitator, I know the power of questions to engage individuals and groups in creative problem solving...so why wasn't I employing that same power for me? The notion of turning my life purpose and business mission from declarations into inquiries, for instance, is one of the insights from this book that immediately enlarged my thinking. I realized that by believing I already had those answers, I was prematurely limiting my opportunities. The simple act of shifting from a certainty mindset to one that continually evokes curiosity and creativity can enhance everything I create moving forward. Thank you, Warren Berger, for this and other powerful insights and for fostering in me this new ease of inquiry to benefit all areas of my life. I highly recommend this book to anyone ready to open themselves and their businesses up to new possibilities.

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E. A. Wyllie

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A wealth of information...

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019

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...in an easy to absorb format that's quite enjoyable to read. A good reference book to revisit, and a good gift to encourage others to ask more beautiful questions.

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Esther

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Good

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020

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Got this book for an inquiry to critical thinking class.

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Heather

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Great for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021

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Great book for aspiring entrepreneurs. This book challenges your way of thought and provides tangible ways to begin incorporating an entrepreneurial mindset into your life. Highly recommend for individuals who are interested in adopting fresh eyes to see the world around.

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Steven Brendtro

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This book will change the way you think forever...

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2014

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Easy to read, anecdotal and inspiring, A More Beautiful Question will inspire you and equip you with tools to become a better questioner. It will also help you begin to identify the right and wrong questions for more productive questioning. Warren Berger does a great job presenting the concepts in a way which leaves you feeling empowered to change.

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Judy Nelson

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Questions are the least utilized tools for enhanced communication in our culture!

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2014

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Thanks to Warren Berger for putting into written form so many of the concerns I've had over the years in my work with nonprofit organizations. The concept of "less is more" certainly applies to the habit many of us have of telling more and asking less. I hope this book goes viral as it is an extremely enlightening addition to the literature on leadership--and just plain communicating.

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Edie Sedgwick

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Thought provoking read

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2014

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This book is well written and truly gives insight to what a difference it makes to ask questions. It is a paradigm shift for many as asking too many questions is often discouraged. This book enlightens the reader as to how the creative innovators have used questions to make their mark and achieve great success.

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T. D. Bjornsson

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Questions are it!

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2014

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. In addition to being well researched and written, it provides a profound message to all of us - it's easy to underestimate its value. The only "complaint" I have is that it would be useful for the reader to have a summary points after each section, since now I have to go back and make my own summary points, a job I'm actually very much looking forward to.

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Highly Recommended!

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2014

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The art of inquiry is an art that needs to be developed. We live in a culture where there is an emphasis on "telling". That creates all kinds of problems, not the least of which is that people don't want to be "told". Instead, asking is so much more respectful and leads to insights we couldn't imagine. We miss so much when we don't think to ask. A More Beautiful Question is an inspiring read.

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One of my favorite books this year

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2015

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One of my favorite books this year!! I have used it with my team to create meaningful dialogue about big topics by using the concepts in Most beautiful question. 'What if ...' 'How might we' has allowed us the freedom try new approaches with the knowledge that it might not work out exactly as we anticipated and that's okay.

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Paul Allison

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Joyful Affirmation of the Central Role Questions Can Have

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017

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I thourghly enjoyed this book. Using questions has always been a significant part of my work with youth. There were also a few moments when this book helped me to clarify what our question is for Youth Voices. Who are we? What is our purpose? How are we doing?

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Easy to read with a great pace

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2016

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This book is transformational and inspirational in content. Easy to read with a great pace. I'll be sharing this with everyone I know.

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Sarah

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2018

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Amazing read!


Rachel Papen

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Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2017

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An inspiring and informative read. This is a great book for anyone that is looking to better themselves, their work ethic and/ or spark inquiry.

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John Breitinger

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A welcome alternative to today's fractious civil discourse

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2016

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This is a wonderful book about the power of inquiry. At a time of ever more strident opinions and deteriorating civic discourse, this is a hopeful and much more productive alternative.

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Great book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019

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Great book written in a clear manner. Highly recommend this to anyone who is interested to ask more questions and find out the Whys.

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Very enjoyable time with reading the smart ideas

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2021

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I would like to share the wisdom of this book with my friends, my family, and my colleagues.

And also I admire the witty styles used by the author on so many sentences in the book.

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A great, intriguing book about how we should be asking ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2015

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A great, intriguing book about how we should be asking more questions instead of offering solutions. I bought the book to help me in the business world, but the message is applicable in one's personal life also.

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A Must Read for Educators

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017

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Excellent resource for educators to make sure our students are the ones asking and answering the questions in our classes.

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Really paints a picture of how important good thoughtful questions are and how they can make an ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2015

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outstanding book, one that everyone should read. Really paints a picture of how important good thoughtful questions are and how they can make an impact on your life if applied.

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Stephen Paterson

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Excellent!

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2016

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Really enjoyed reading this book. As someone who teaches Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the National University of Management in Phnom Penh, I will definitely include this book on our course reading list.

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I particularly like the thesis that we look for answers rather than ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2014

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this is a very well written and timely book. I particularly like the thesis that we look for answers rather than questions. The question is more cogent to solving many problems. These examples of beautiful questions are well described.

It is helpful to look back on our own actions to see if we are asking the beautiful questions

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Amazing book. 👌

Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2016

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Amazing book. Makes you look at every situation differently by asking anaylitic guestions different from what you would ordinarily ask. Highly recommend this book for High School and college students and Supervisors and Managers👌👌👌

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Abdul Alsufiany

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Great book

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2016

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This is a must read for innovators , problem solvers and ultimately entrepreneurs. Unlike many other books , the book gets better and more exciting as you read.

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Santiago

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Mind opening wisdom with life changing repercussions

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021

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Well written, interesting, and useful for not only improving all aspects of life, but enjoying the process every step of the way

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Is it more important to ask or tell

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018

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Yea - let's ask more questions teachers - and not so much the answers.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2018

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Good book!

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I have been using A More Beautiful Question for the last year

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2015

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I teach advertising and branding. It is a challenge to find a book to use to help students understand the thought process of innovation and creativity. In addition, it is sometimes hard to persuade students to engage with text. I have been using A More Beautiful Question for the last year. Not only is Warren's book helpful in the classroom as a learning tool, it sparks interesting discussions with the students about their life, their education and their future.

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A more beautiful que atinó

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020

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Interesante de leer, abre tu mente a nuevas ideas y también maneras de cómo encontrar un propósito y algo por lo que luchar , aprender e innovar

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lively, accessible, informative

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2016

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Lively, accessible, informative. Ignore that one-star review: if you like the first chapter, you will love the book as a whole.

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Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016

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This book was an interesting and enjoyable read, and it inspired me to question the way things are done and consider some breakthrough innovations of my own. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in innovation or education.

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Prompt service

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020

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Item was in great shape...

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017

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exactly as expected