horatio, can you think of a better adjective? I'm very much open to suggestions
There might not be any better options depending on what you're writing for. In the examples I used above, transformative would probably be the word I would use, as it makes sense and is easily understandable in the context of the thinkers and their thought. If you're talking about leadership or management or pro-active sales techniques, there is possibly a less wanky word that would make more sense to the average reader, but sound less smarty-pants.
There might not be any better options depending on what you're writing for. In the examples I used above, transformative would probably be the word I would use, as it makes sense and is easily understandable in the context of the thinkers and their thought. If you're talking about leadership or management or pro-active sales techniques, there is possibly a less wanky word that would make more sense to the average reader, but sound less smarty-pants.