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The Power Of Why: Simple Questions That Lead To Success (2012)

by Amanda Lang(Favorite Author)

3.85 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1443413208 (ISBN13: 9781443413206)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Collins

review 1: I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of this book because Ms. Lang was a keynote speaker at this year’s CMA conference in Nova Scotia. The book discusses the importance of innovative thinking, which includes trying to recapture the type of curiosity we had as a young child before the industrial-era-developed school systems we still have place in our innovation-era world killed that curiosity. It touches on the need for divergent thought, the ability to explore many answers rather than just focussing on the one “right” answer and the freedom to fail in order to be able to create.I love the concepts in this book as well as the case studies of a variety of innovators and examples where divergent thinking and a willingness to move beyond accepted norms allowed for ... morenew inventions that did change or may change entire industries.My only minor complaints is that I did find the book a little repetitive in places (possibly for the sake of reinforcing important points) and I didn’t like the emphasis on competitiveness over cooperation - I guess because I have “too Canadian” a mentality.-A very good read for someone studying business, interested in innovation or just looking for some inspirational and positive stories.
review 2: There is a lot to enjoy about this book - it was well written, researched, and put together. I enjoyed Amanda Lang’s personality and ‘voice’ appearing throughout the book. Much of the content is fascinating and far reaching - the importance of questions in the context of education, innovation, dealing with change, etc.. at work, and in our personal lives.The ideas were reasonably well supported with integrated case-studies and examples; primarily from the business world. There were times when I wish the book was more clearly split into two books, though: The Power of Why in Business, separate from The Power of Why in your Personal Life. less

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