Creative Leadership

Career

Why You Should Not Climb the Corporate Ladder

David Burkus on September 4, 2018

Think climbing the corporate ladder is the best chance for career success? Think again.

Think climbing the corporate ladder is the best chance for career success? Think again.

Creativity

Why Your Creative Idea Isn’t All That Original

David Burkus on August 27, 2018

All ideas are combinations of pre-existing ideas.

All ideas are combinations of pre-existing ideas.

Creativity

No One Wants to Eat Your Compliment Sandwich

David Burkus on August 22, 2018

There's a better way to give feedback than the compliment sandwich.

There's a better way to give feedback than the compliment sandwich.

Coffee Shops are a haven of the creative set. But it's not the caffeine boost that boosts creativity.

Scent can boost the creative power of "sleeping on it."

Intelligence

Need Better Ideas? Ask More Women

David Burkus on April 7, 2014

The collective intelligence of teams rises with the number of women involved.

The collective intelligence of teams rises with the number of women involved.

Hierarchies are great sometimes, just not necessarily for finding great ideas.

Research suggests we're more creative when we're others-focused.

Taking structured breaks during a creative process has a more positive effect on creativity than merely pushing through to completion.

Meetings might seem like a bore, but they can boost our creativity.

Teamwork

The Paradoxical Benefits of Juggling Teams

David Burkus on August 28, 2013

Serving on multiple teams can distract members from focusing on a task, but the benefits of multiple teams might outweigh the cost.

Serving on multiple teams can distract members from focusing on a task, but the benefits of multiple teams might outweigh the cost.

We admire stories of creative leaders. We like to hear tales of CEOs and political leaders bringing about transformation with fresh ideas and innovative thinking. But while we love reading up on how these leaders turned the tide in their industry or organization, recent research suggests that most creative people aren’t given the opportunity to lead.