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When we think about rebellious behavior in the context of organizations and companies, we tend to think of rebels as trouble-makers, rabble-rousers; in other words, people who make decisions and processes more difficult because they may not follow the established rules or norms. But rebel behavior can also be incredibly positive and constructive—in keeping us from stagnation, encouraging growth and learning, increasing curiosity and creativity.

In this episode of the a16z Podcast, Harvard Business School Professor Francesca Gino, a social scientist who studies organizations, breaks down with a16z's Hanne Tidnam what makes rebels different in how they tend to see and do things—whether that’s cooking, flying planes, or holding board meetings—and what we can all learn from “rebel talent” to make our organizations more productive and innovative.

“WHEN YOU HAVE A VISION, IT BURNS INSIDE OF YOU.”
If you want to find your purpose in life, you need to dream with others in mind.
When you find that purpose, you’ll have to lead others. When you do, there’s a lot of responsibility that comes with that.
To explain this more, and how to tell if you’re really meant to be a leader, I brought back this clip from Nancy Duarte.
Nancy Duarte is the founder of the design firm Duarte, Inc. They have consulted companies and leaders like Apple, Google, GE, and so many more to create the speeches and presentations that have shaped all of the brands we love.
Her most recent book is all about how leaders can use storytelling to enroll their teams to follow their vision.
You’ll learn all about what it takes to bear the torch of leadership, on Episode 636.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Who the real leaders are (1:00)
The importance of being a torch bearer (1:51)
Why we need self mastery (2:25)
How businesses used to be run (2:53)
What your dreams need to have to be successful (3:48)
Plus much, much more