Rotman Visiting Experts

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Terry O'Reilly on what mavericks and outcasts can teach leaders about innovation

Terry O'Reilly on what mavericks and outcasts can teach leaders about innovation27 jan24 min

What does it mean to go against the grain? To be a trailblazer or a maverick? To break the rules? We often celebrate mavericks in the business world for their success, but rarely acknowledge the tumultuous — and sometimes despondent — path they face when defying convention. On the latest episode of Visiting Experts, Terry O’Reilly joins host Brett Hendrie to discuss his new book, Against the Grain, exploring how mavericks have changed the world, even when the personal cost was great. From Gustave Eiffel to Taylor Swift, it’s essential listening for leaders looking to bend — or break — a few rules.