Refuting this myth introduces two attendant issues:

We are all unique individuals but there are only 8 distinct neuro-styles.

1) You might not set priorities as effectively as you could and, as a result, you might mismanage your time; or

2) You might not recognize how important innovation should be to your organization. You could believe that if your business performs successfully, you have no reason to do anything differently.

However, that presupposes a static world. In today’s hyper-competitive business world, if you don’t change, you face the possibility of extinction.

“Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.” (Colin Powell)

You must innovate. This doesn’t mean that only leaders innovate. Every employee must recognize the importance of innovation and continual improvement. Senior management has to set the tone for this by being open to innovation, including accepting that mistakes can happen.

Examine your organizational systems and culture to determine which changes would encourage employees at all levels to innovate.