Be A Provocateur

Name someone you consider a provocateur (may be in history, current or someone you know personally). Please share why you consider this person to be a provocateur. Do they display resilience and/or courage? How?

My dad is the first person who comes to mind when I think of a provocateur. When change is happening, he is the best person to lean on because he can always keep his cool. He has also invented a couple of inventions, so he is constantly thinking about the next big thing that the world needs. My dad also recently just started his own company, and while it was getting started, he never told us that he was scared or wanted to quit. He handled the uncertainty with grace and his company has now received some really big deals with big name companies. I don't know very many people who would be able to handle the stress of starting a company, so my dad's courage is inspirational! When my dad sees something new such as an invention or a billboard, the first thing he notices is how to make it better. If he's not a provocateur, I don't know what is!

What can you do (develop or improve) to increase your chances of becoming a  provocateur?

I think I could learn a lot by observing my dad. However, I also think a positive outlook and concern for others is a big part of being a provocateur. It seems like to be a provocateur you have to look out for changes that will be for the greater good. To become one, I need to learn to open my mind to change and ideas. I also need to learn to voice up my ideas when they come to me instead of just pushing them aside.