How to Become a Visionary Leader | Entrepreneur

In Are You a Visionary Leader? Here's How to Tell (and What You Can Do to Become One), Jarrett Preston dives deep into what it really takes to be a leader who not only envisions but enacts substantial change within their sphere and, potentially, the world. This conversation around leadership moves beyond the surface-level belief that hard work is the sole ingredient of success, emphasizing instead the potent mix of purposeful innovation, broad-scale thinking, and an unwavering commitment to impactful outcomes.

Visionary leaders, Preston argues, are not content with mere profit. They are driven by a purpose that transcends financial gain, aiming to leave a lasting mark on the world. Icons like Steve Jobs and Henry Ford exemplify this, leveraging their vision to build legacies that last decades. Becoming a visionary, according to the article, involves tuning into a set of core values: asking critical questions, prioritizing value over volume, and daring to tread where others have not.

It's a clarion call to those of us in the entrepreneurial and investment spheres to elevate our perspectives. To look beyond the immediate landscape and to see, imagine, and commit to a broader horizon. As someone who believes in the transformative power of leadership, I find Preston’s approach both validating and challenging. It serves as a reminder that to truly innovate and lead, we must be willing to prioritize purpose over profit and dare to dream big.

For anyone looking to shatter the conventional mold and embrace a visionary approach to leadership, this article is not just a read but a journey to embark on. Let's dare to dream, to ask the unasked questions, and to redefine what success looks like by prioritizing impact over income.