{"product_id":"9780062664761_wait-what","title":"Wait, What?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWhat, What?\u003c\/i\u003e is a welcome—and joyful—reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions. Should you read this book? Absolutely.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e —Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHow Will You Measure Your Life?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the wildly popular commencement address, this guide to the art of asking (and answering) good questions comes from the former Dean of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and former University of Virginia President.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether we’re in the boardroom or the classroom, we spend far too much time and energy looking for the right answer. But the truth is that questions are just as important as answers, often more so. If you ask the wrong question, for instance, you’re guaranteed to get the wrong answer. A good question, on the other hand, inspires a good answer and, in the process, invites deeper understanding and more meaningful connections between people. Developing your ability for asking the right questions requires us to move beyond what we think we know about an issue or a person to explore the difficult and the unknown, the awkward, and even the unpleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWait, What?\u003c\/i\u003e, Jim Ryan, dean of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, celebrates the art of asking—and answering—good questions. Five questions in particular: \u003ci\u003eWait, what?\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eI wonder…?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eCouldn’t we at least…?\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eHow can I help?\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eWhat truly matters?\u003c\/i\u003e Using examples from politics, history, popular culture, and social movements, as well as his own personal life, Ryan demonstrates how these essential inquiries generate understanding, spark curiosity, initiate progress, fortify relationships, and draw our attention to the important things in life—from the Supreme Court to Fenway Park. By regularly asking these five essential questions, Ryan promises, we will be better able to answer life’s most important question: “And did you get what you wanted out of life, even so?” At once hilarious and illuminating, poignant and surprising, \u003ci\u003eWait, What?\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring book of wisdom that will forever change the way you think about questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bestselling book on lifelong learning reveals a simple yet powerful framework for unlocking potential:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Framework for Inquiry:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn the five essential questions—\u003ci\u003eWait, what?\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eI wonder...?\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eCouldn’t we at least...?\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eHow can I help?\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eWhat truly matters?\u003c\/i\u003e—that form the backbone of a curious and engaged life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEffective Communication:\u003c\/b\u003e Move beyond surface-level conversations to forge deeper, more meaningful connections in the boardroom and the living room by mastering the art of the right question.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnhanced Leadership Skills:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover why the most effective leaders, from Supreme Court justices to innovative entrepreneurs, prioritize asking insightful questions over simply having the right answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Tool for Personal Growth:\u003c\/b\u003e Drawn from a wildly popular commencement address, these lessons on curiosity and understanding provide a clear path to navigate life’s biggest decisions and challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"James E. Ryan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46948307828885,"sku":"9780062664761","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062664761.jpg?v=1776889824","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062664761_wait-what","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}