Wait, What?

New York Times Bestseller “What, What? is a joyful reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions. Should you read this book? Absolutely.” —Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of How Will You Measure Your Life? This work, based on a popular commencement address, emphasizes the importance of asking and answering good questions. In both boardrooms and classrooms, we often focus too much on finding the right answers, overlooking the significance of the questions themselves. The wrong question guarantees the wrong answer, while a good question fosters understanding and meaningful connections. Asking insightful questions pushes us to explore the unknown and confront difficult topics. Jim Ryan, dean of Harvard's Graduate School of Education, celebrates this art by highlighting five essential questions: Wait, what?; I wonder…?; Couldn’t we at least…?; How can I help?; and What truly matters? Through examples from politics, history, and personal experiences, Ryan illustrates how these inquiries promote understanding, spark curiosity, and strengthen relationships. By regularly engaging with these questions, we can better navigate life’s complexities and reflect on what truly matters. This inspiring book promises to change how you think about questions forever.