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The Myths of Creativity

By David Burkus

This episode dismantles the romanticized idea of creativity as a sudden, solitary flash, revealing it instead as a learnable, collaborative process available to everyone.

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“This episode dismantles the romanticized idea of creativity as a sudden, solitary flash, revealing it instead as a learnable, collaborative process available to everyone.”

— David Burkus, The Myths of Creativity

What it is about

Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Idea Generation

Who it is for

If you've ever felt paralyzed by the pressure to be 'original,' or dismissed your own ideas as derivative, this will reframe how you approach creative work, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

David Burkus, a leading researcher and author on innovation, draws on extensive studies to dismantle common misconceptions, showing how creativity is a skill, not a mystical trait, and how organizations can foster it.

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David Burkus

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