Takeaways (cont’d)

Moreover, for the Creatives, recognizing the specific people who may wish to cause them harm allows them to avoid self-blame when coming under attack and gives them a runway to anticipate potential problems. It also reminds them of the importance of crafting a circle of innovative colleagues, both within and outside of their organization, who can help them to navigate the hard parts, allowing them to feed their spirit and avoid isolation. Moreover, as their circle grows, they can work together to search out unicorns who can lead their organization in new directions or, even better, become one.