Brian Grazer worked his way up in Hollywood—from Warner Brothers law clerk to Oscar-winning producer. His first hit was Splash; many others, from Apollo 13 to TV’s 24, followed. The key to his success? Asking good questions—of employees, collaborators, and brilliant people in other fields. His new book is titled A Curious Mind.
A version of this article appeared in the May 2015 issue (p.124) of Harvard Business Review.