Lani Watson argues that the value of a question lies not only in accessing information, but in expanding curiosity and revealing assumptions.

Beyond Words

“No Excuses… Discover How to Overcome the Obstacle”

Scott Kirby, Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines, says that one of the most important lessons he learned from his military training is to quickly shift from explaining the problem to finding a way to overcome it, as responsibility refocuses attention on what can be done.

“If you do what you love every day, you will never stop working”

Pharrell Williams, the artist, producer, and entrepreneur, says he still sees himself as a student, and that passion has made work and learning a continuous process rather than a phase that ends with success or fame.

“If you are only interested in the answers, you are missing out on a lot”

Laney Watson, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh, believes that the value of a question is not limited to obtaining information; questions expand curiosity, reveal assumptions, and can bring together people with opposing viewpoints.