David Burkus Books
David Burkus is assistant professor of management at the College of Business at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He specializes in the fields of creativity and innovation as well as in entrepreneurship and organizational behavior. He has written for Fast Company and Bloomberg Businessweek and given keynotes for Microsoft and Stryker.
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The Myths of Creativity
What's The Myths of Creativity about?
The Myths of Creativity debunks our common misconceptions of how creativity works. It provides practical insight and valuable advice on how to generate new ideas and let them flourish, and it gives real-world examples from history and recent well-known creatives.
Who should read The Myths of Creativity?
- Anyone who would like to increase his or her creativity
- Anyone running a business or organization
Under New Management
What's Under New Management about?
Under New Management (2016) is about the changing role of managers in a world where flexibility and knowledge work have become hallmarks. These blinks explain how certain standard management wisdom no longer applies and what to do instead.
Who should read Under New Management?
- All managers
- Professionals who aren’t satisfied with their current working conditions
- Anyone curious about new strategies in management
Friend of a Friend
What's Friend of a Friend about?
Friend of a Friend (2018) shows how networks around us can be put to use and taken advantage of. Networking is, of course, a crucial skill for professional success – but networks themselves go even deeper and aren’t just about making new contacts. Innovation, career development and business success all have their part to play, too.
Who should read Friend of a Friend?
- Students of business and management
- Ambitious professionals
- Frustrated workers stuck in dead-end jobs
Leading from Anywhere
What's Leading from Anywhere about?
Leading from Anywhere (2021) is a guide to leading a remote team, covering everything from building a company culture, managing performance, and running virtual meetings to providing feedback to team members. In addition to setting out the best way to manage a team remotely, it makes a strong case for remote work in general.
Who should read Leading from Anywhere?
- CEOs and team leaders
- Remote workers in dysfunctional organizations
- Anyone interested in setting up a remote business