Disruptive team members aren’t troublemakers — they’re catalysts. Your intensity often comes from caring deeply about improvement, spotting inefficiencies quickly and wanting things to be better for everyone. You challenge assumptions, question norms and push for stronger solutions. You see possibilities others miss.
But your boldness can sometimes overwhelm people or create friction, especially when others don’t move at your pace or understand your intentions.
If your quiz result showed that you’re a Disruptive Team Member, this guide will help you understand your strengths and channel your energy into influence rather than conflict.
1. Recognise Your Strengths
Before you try to change anything, it’s important to recognise what you already do exceptionally well.
Your strengths include:
• innovation
• courage
• critical thinking
• boldness
• high standards
These qualities help teams innovate, break stagnation and avoid settling for mediocrity. You’re wired for transformation — and that’s a powerful asset.
2. Deliver Challenges With Care
Your ideas are powerful, but delivery determines impact. When your message lands well, people stay open. When it lands sharply, they shut down — even if you’re right.
Try:
• asking questions instead of making declarations
• acknowledging others’ contributions
• offering solutions, not just critiques
• softening tone without softening message
Example:
Instead of saying, “This won’t work,” try:
“What if we explored another approach that solves X?”
This keeps people engaged rather than defensive.
3. Choose Your Disruptions Strategically
Not every issue needs challenging.
Your impact grows when you focus your energy where it truly matters.
Ask yourself:
• “Does this matter long‑term.”
• “Is this the right moment.”
• “Is this the right audience.”
• “Will this improve the outcome.”
Strategic disruption creates progress.
Constant disruption creates fatigue.
4. Build Alliances Before You Challenge
Influence grows when people trust your intentions.
Allies amplify your impact.
Try:
• sharing ideas privately first
• seeking feedback
• collaborating on solutions
• showing appreciation
When people feel included, they’re far more open to bold ideas.
5. Balance Passion With Patience
Your urgency is powerful — but not everyone moves at your pace.
Slowing down doesn’t dilute your impact; it strengthens it.
Try:
• slowing your delivery
• giving people time to process
• explaining your reasoning
• listening fully before responding
Patience turns disruption into leadership.
Final Thoughts
Your disruptive energy is a strength — when channelled well, it drives innovation, growth and transformation. You’re the spark that helps teams evolve. When you combine boldness with emotional intelligence, you become not just disruptive, but visionary.
And when your boldness is paired with empathy and intention, you elevate not just yourself — but the entire team.
