Business innovation is something hard to replicate, yet several companies across the globe are grappling to succeed at it. Business research has identified certain traits that are common to innovators. They bring value that is unique. Their innovations are long lasting and their successors can further build on them. They are also quick to embrace new ideas and disrupt themselves before testing on others. Eventually they monetize the innovations they create. Also, such innovators bring a sense of passion to the drawing board.