Leadership...It Ain't Always Easy

What defines a "good" leader? Most importantly, what defines an "extraordinary" leader? How does one become an effective leader that promotes change, stands up for what is right, leads without fear, and fights hard to learn and grow?

Some may say that it is a calling? You either possess the essential skills needed, or you don't?
I remember reading my report cards every year at a very early age with my parents and in the comment section it ALWAYS read:
*Talks Too Much
*Strong Leadership Skills

Lead with style. We planned to rock our fur coats!

What did strong leadership skills even look like I wonder at the ripe age of eight? I don't know, but I do know my teachers saw something in me that I didn't. Trust me, I always knew that the 'talks too much' comment was coming and I always had plenty of excuses to get myself out of the trouble I would be facing and usually the strong leadership saved me every time.


Here are four traits that make extraordinary leaders. Obviously there are thousands more, but these are traits that I feel could help me develop into an extraordinary leader.

Hat Day during Homecoming Week

Extraordinary leaders must be brave. They must fight for what is RIGHT and not stop until they have done everything in their power to enforce the change. That is not always easy, but worth it in the end.

Extraordinary leaders must have moxie. The ability to act with courage and determination, with a "whatever it takes" attitude!

Extraordinary leaders must have grit.  A strong backbone for whatever group you are leading forward. Someone that possess grit, will lead with tenacity and determination.

Extraordinary leaders must have passion. A passion that is so clear, people want to follow you, believe in you, and support your same passion.

Leadership ain't always easy. It is not supposed to be. You are the one that makes the difficult decisions, takes the heat, and reap the benefits of success and failure.

It is not for everybody, and sometimes only the strong survive. I strive to be an extraordinary leader one day at a time. I promise myself that I will be transparent, loyal, trustworthy, passionate, loving, compassionate, reflective and ALWAYS put KIDS first. If all of the decisions I make are what is best for KIDS, I sleep really well at night.

DO WHAT IS RIGHT!!!

Happy Monday Peeps!!!!

LMR