Companies that innovate the best are run by leaders, across teams, across disciplines, who are generalists. They bring a wealth of experiences and perspectives that stretch, expand learning edges, and widen the aperture of the lens we view challenges and opportunities through.
Recent studies have shown that Jack-and-Jills of all trades are the masters of effective leadership, as highlighted in this recent article in the Financial Times, “The hidden benefits of hiring Jacks and Jills of all trades.”
Companies that hire people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, who have worked in multiple domains, innovate and lead the best.