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Three Reasons Why Your Creative Work Needs An Audience

“Any fool can make a point,” says writer Jeff Goins. “The truly creative person makes a connection.”

Most of us value creativity even if we do so for different reasons. Maybe you’re an entrepreneur trying to hit on your next big idea. Or maybe you’re somebody with a creative side hobby. So even while many of us are looking for our inner artist, only some think to ask themselves what’s the actual value of creativity in the marketplace—a question that isn’t always easy to answer.

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7 Maps That Will Change How You Think About Global Politics

The ways we look at geopolitics are hopelessly out of date. Military might and the power of nation-states aren’t what they used to be. Now it’s all about who’s the most connected.

Power in the 21st century means something very different than it did even a few decades ago. Military might, territory, and physical borders often aren’t as important as trade partnerships, resources, and infrastructure. When you think about who will be the global superpower of the next 100 years, consider this: China has a paltry military compared to the U.S., yet it is the number one trade partner of twice as many countries.

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How Do You Redesign The Simpsons?

The Simpsons has one of the strongest, most complete visual brands on Earth. What happens when you tear it apart?

Why are the Simpsons yellow? According to Matt Groening, that unmistakable hue was chosen because it was unmistakable. “An animator came up with the Simpsons’ yellow and as soon as she showed it to me, I said: ‘This is the answer!'” the show’s creator once told the BBC.”Because when you’re flicking through channels with your remote control and a flash of yellow goes by, you’ll know you’re watching The Simpsons.”

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6 Leadership Lessons From The Presidential Primaries

This primary season has been full of surprises—but it also holds some important lessons for leaders.

As one of the most unconventional U.S. presidential primary seasons in recent memory, the candidates on the stage couldn’t be more different. However, the race to secure their respective parties’ nominations holds some important lessons for business leaders. Here are the key takeaways.

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