9. Leadership Is Not Enough

Companies are conditioned to prize leadership and influence in their employees – particularly when it comes to executive-level responsibility and promotion. Yet even the best leaders often do not generate the kinds of operational results that the company wants to see. Based on his research with thousands of talented professionals, Dr. Adrian Atkinson has identified a rare type of person that he calls a ‘Wealth Creator’. Roughly 2 percent of the population of senior managers and executives are Wealth Creators. Contrary to what you might expect, Wealth Creators are often not natural leaders or even in leadership roles and may have trouble getting along with managers and colleagues. Put them in the right position, however, and give them the right support and they can significantly change a company's direction for the better. In his contribution, Adrian sheds light on who Wealth Creators are and what wealth creation means.