Managing high-maintenance individuals

The transcript discusses a talented but willful individual who challenged authority and broke rules in the IT field. Despite his impatience and contempt for authority, he achieved significant results by thinking outside the box. The speaker's role was to support and protect him from the IT establishment. They created innovative solutions to bypass restrictions, such as building an off-network for testing. The individual transformed the organization through his work. The speaker shares three lessons for managing high maintenance individuals: understanding their perspective, giving them space, and setting boundaries.

In what ways did the individual transform the organization?

What contradiction is mentioned regarding giving space and setting boundaries?