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This work\u00a0takes a more realistic look at how creativity should be perceived in today’s world.<\/p>\n

For more on the author’s take on this topic, visit his blog the Creativity Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

David Burkus is an Assistant Professor of Management at Oral Roberts University. He is the founder and editor of LDRLB, an online think tank that shares insights from research on leadership, innovation, and strategy.<\/div>\n

Other interesting articles by the author:<\/p>\n

How\u00a0your\u00a0friends affect your creative work? <\/a><\/p>\n

Why innovation needs outsiders<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This work\u00a0takes a more realistic look at how creativity should be perceived in today’s world. For more on the author’s take on this topic, visit his blog the Creativity Post. David Burkus is an Assistant Professor of Management at Oral Roberts University. 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