"Young professionals often underestimate the need to be professional before they can become rebellious. In other words, you need to focus on your craft and on your job to get the results you want and more. That’s the core. Take on difficult assignments, challenge yourself. Get to know the business, the products, the clients, the industry, the organization, the departments, your direct and indirect colleagues. Then after becoming professional, you can start challenging the organization by inviting in innovative ways of thinking and working. 

We feel that young professionals need to be made aware of this in a matter of fact way, rather than through the pampering approach we often see. An encouraging kick is more effective than a soft nudge."