Disruptive talent is the new buzz phrase, and if you are a company lucky enough to attract one, you need to support the talent and not force a square peg in a round hole. Richard Branson is a great example - and notes that if a manager doesn't let the creativity flow, the talent will start a new company and be fierce competition. Companies say they actively seek employees that "innovate, challenge conventional wisdom, spot trends, see commercial opportunities, and tenaciously find ways to achieve success." But they may not always follow-through, even though it would obviously be a way to increase product offerings and ROI.
Find a company or project that is "looking for candidates who will be provocative, unbending, and relentless in their pursuit of the goal" and you will be able to really sink your teeth into it. Refining the wheel isn't as profitable or fulfilling as designing a new item that will be a smash hit and disrupters are absolutely necessary for success. While not everyone has the natural ability to be a disruptive talent, we all can have moment of fierce imagination, inspiration, motivation - where the typical shortfall hits is action. Even if you have to start with small steps, it will be much more personally satisfying than having old-school managers trying to put your square peg in a round hole. True leaders will appreciate your contributions. Great article. Read more. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-33609566
