Concepts that apply to one set of knowledge will often apply to another, seemingly disparate one. Complex systems, when broken down into smaller systems, reveal shared patterns and skills, even for fields as distant as sailing and music. It is this polymathic approach of integrating and synthesizing that spawns creativity and innovation.
To be a great leader, you must be a polymath, or at least think like one. It takes a multi-skilled, curious, unbiased, and adaptable person to lead with conviction – the traits of a polymath. This is how to think and lead like a polymath.
Ultra Specialisation gets a lot of hype these days, but to truly innovate and push boundaries, it pays to flex a bit of your creative side.
Mastering the Skills of a Polymath to build and advance your skill set without going back to school is achievable, here’s why you should start thinking like one.
