Recognizing Innovators - 10 Behavioral Characteristics

The following are 10 Behavioral Characteristics as outlined in The Business Model Innovation Factory by Saul Kaplan:

1. Innovators always think there is a way.
2. Innovators know that without passion there can be no innovation.
3. Innovators embrace change to a fault.
4. Innovators have a strong point of view but know they are missing something.
5. Innovators know that innovation is a team sport.
6. Innovators embrace constraints as opportunities.
7. Innovators celebrate their vulnerability.
8. Innovators openly share their ideas and passions, expecting to be challenged.
9. Innovators know that the best ideas are in the gray areas between silos.
10. Innovators know that a good story can change the world.

Identifying innovators and connecting them together in purposeful ways is the secret sauce for business model innovation. Change begins with the ability to recognize an innovator when you meet one.

 
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