Hunch: Turn Your Everyday Insights into the Next Big Thing

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In a world where the smallest insight can spark a breakthrough idea, intuition is more valuable than ever What do the Dyson vacuum cleaner, GoPro camera, Starbucks, Instagram, Facebook, and Lululemon yoga pants have in common? Every one of them was the result not of data-driven analytics or corporate brainstorming sessions, but a hunch - the intuitive understanding of a deep, unmet need, informed by insight and foresight. In Hunch, bestselling author and business advisor Bernadette Jiwa shows how anyone can uncover the kind of insights that become breakthrough ideas. Combining hands-on exercises with inspiring stories of the killer hunches that brought us ideas like the first reusable coffee cup and the beloved Spanx brand, Hunch is a guide to cultivating your intuitive powers, a roadmap to getting from insights to ideas that fly.

Bernadette Jiwa is a recognized global authority on the role of story in business, innovation and marketing and the author of five bestselling books on marketing and brand storytelling. She advises, consults and speaks to entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to build meaningful brands. Her work takes her from Sydney to New York (and everywhere in between).

This brilliant little book is sure to inspire the next new meaningful product or company -- Ivy Ross, VP Design, Google This book provides much-needed jet fuel for any leader of creative people. Bernadette Jiwa reminds us that if we want to leap, we must use our higher human capabilities and not delegate our intelligence to data and tech At the heart of every great business is a leader with a curious mind, heart, and spirit. Hunch helps you to tap into those often overlooked yet valuable qualities that will unlock your most brilliant and boldest ideas -- Chip Conley, Strategic Advisor, AirBnB Hunch is a roadmap that arms you with tools you won't find in a traditional business book and that will help you realize the potential we all have to be creative. After reading this book you'll pay attention to the world in a completely new way and have the tools to create your own vision for the future -- Antonio Zea, Senior Director, Under Armour While data-driven decision-making is a crucial business skill, Bernadette reminds us that gut and instinct still reign supreme. Hunch goes further, showing you in practical ways how to cultivate this skill -- Steve Clayton, Chief Storyteller, Microsoft Jiwa explains a whole new way to innovate and change the world * Guy Kawasaki, author of THE ART OF SOCIAL MEDIA * Insightful...I highly recommend all of the books Bernadette's written * Seth Godin, bestselling author of POKE THE BOX and THE PURPLE COW *