The Tabla Player

The Tabla (Indian Drums) normally sets the rhythm and the tempo in music.  It makes a lot of sound - and brings "life" to the music.  And it often breaks out into a rhythm of its own - and sometimes hijacks the audience attention before the vocalist again reasserts control over the proceedings.  

The Tabla player wants attention and recognition - and normally when he does his job well, it is recognised, and draws an applause from the audience.  

In organisations, the Tabla players would be the people who bring in the Revenue - normally people in Marketing or Sales.  They very often fancy themselves as future Leaders – and therefore often challenge the leadership.