A Truly Extraordinary Leader Takes a Profit and Leaves a Mark

What defines an “extraordinary” individual?

To you, is that someone who saves lives, like a doctor or first responder? How about an entrepreneur who completely transforms our lives for the better, like Steve Jobs or Elon Musk? Maybe it is something much simpler than that, such as a friend or neighbor coming through for you and clearing off your driveway when your snowblower won’t start.

The dictionary defines the term “extraordinary” as “very unusual or remarkable.” Isn’t that interesting? In reading that, does being extraordinary suddenly take on a negative connotation? It shouldn’t! Digging deeper, the term “unusual” is defined as being “not commonly occurring,” making it special or unique.

But how we decide what defines an extraordinary individual is extremely subjective. Yet the common thread that my Anticipatory Leader System highlights about those who are extraordinary is that they have moved beyond success and into significance in whatever it is they do, placing heavy emphasis on helping the greater good through a business, organization, product, or service.

Skipping Your Biggest Barriers

The process of becoming extraordinary will always come with barriers and roadblocks. Some of the most extraordinary…