David Burkus
David Burkus is the Author of The Myths of Creativity. He is also a contributor to Forbes & Harvard Business Review, Associate Professor of Leadership at Oral Roberts University and the Host of LDRLB.
By David Burkus
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Why Your Old Friends Are Your Most Powerful Connections
David BurkusGrowing up, Michelle McKenna-Doyle was always a fan of sports, specifically Football. Her passion for football ran in the family.
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5 Crazy (And Successful) Ways Companies have Reworked Standard Business Practices
David BurkusWhen you think of standard business practices, a few things come to mind. The organizational chart, performance appraisals, payroll confidentiality, etc.
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The Real Reason for Google's Free Food
David BurkusWhen I had the opportunity to visit Google’s headquarters to give a talk last summer, I found out first hand that the rumors are true: there’s a lot of food and it is delicious. From gourmet snacks to expertly prepared full meals, the choices can seem overwhelming at first.
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Why Your Great Ideas Keep Getting Turned Down: And How to Fix It
David BurkusThere is a common misconception about great ideas, whether it be new products or new pitches. Often when presenting the new idea to the world, it is too easy to believe that the world will adopt it on merit alone.
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Lessons on Leading Creative Work from Thomas Edison’s Greatest Invention
David BurkusThomas Edison didn’t try ten thousand times before inventing the lightbulb. That notion is false on three different fronts. Edison didn’t invent the lightbulb so much as he refined it.
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