Why the World Needs More Rebels

Encourage your team to break the rules and be themselves. Here’s why and how.

Without trouble, there’s no change

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“So few want to be rebels anymore. And out of those few, most, like myself, scare easily.” 
― Ray Bradbury

Where have all the rebels gone?

Think of any innovation that changed how any organization operates. I’m willing to bet the driving force behind it wasn’t conformity, but curiosity.

Without rebellion, there’s no change. Curiosity is the spark behind the spark of a great idea. Ignorance starts all fires — someone asks a questions no one else dared before.

The companies that encourage rebel behaviors achieve better outcomes. If conformity is the enemy of innovation, why are rebels so scarce then?

Maybe leaders don’t know how to deal with troublemakers — they feel threatened.

Without Trouble, there’s No Change

“Originality is the best form of rebellion.” 
― Mike Sasso

Companies are a living paradox. They want to be more innovative, yet expect their employees to conform to norms.

Less than 10% of employees think their employer regularly encour…