Very often, our professional path differs significantly from our personal life. Often, what society sees as our weaknesses can turn out to be strengths in our professional field. It is remarkable that, even in our own circle, we perceive that the most successful people are those whom we have often wronged.

Check out the four characteristics that we usually think of as negative, but are the elements that make employees more effective.

Clutter:

“If a tidy desk is a symbol of organization, then what does a messy one signify?” Einstein once asked. And who are we to argue? Examples like Thomas Edison, Mark Twain and Steve Jobs show us that lack of organization can mean creativity and innovation, highlighting the priority of project over bureaucracy.

Introversion:

Despite the outdated view that introverts are weak, introversion is one of the most powerful characteristics of effective workers. They think deeply, tackle problems with skill and don’t deviate from the core of their work.

Anxiety:

One thing to remember about stress is that many people experience it more than we realize. Productive stress, in particular, can enhance performance at work, energizing and enabling faster problem solving.

Laziness:

Yes, you read that right. Lazy people, because they just don’t want to work all day, are able to efficiently complete important projects and focus on the essentials. Often, they discover new ways to save time and produce excellent results.