Toast to the Odd Ones Out

Toast to the Odd Ones Out


In every aspect of our lives—personal, professional, or otherwise—we often look up to individuals who have already achieved what we aspire to. We tend to elevate these people to greatness, yet miss the underlying message: if they can do it, so can we.

Leaders we admire aren't replicas of others; they have their own unique styles and approaches. What truly sets them apart is their clarity of purpose and the impact they aim to create. Their actions are driven not by self-interest but by a genuine desire to make a difference.

Authentic leaders understand their circumstances and seize opportunities with clear vision. They continually strive for improvement, not out of competition, but from a desire to better their environment and themselves. This authenticity and clarity make them stand out, though it was never their aim to be the "odd one out." Instead, they are driven by purpose and vision, transcending personal gain.

To those unique leaders in our lives, our workplaces, and our professional and personal circles. Their journey, defined by clarity and authenticity, inspires us all to be better.

They were able to analyze the situation they were in much better than anybody else, and not even once did they make a decision with 100% certainty that things would turn out as expected. There's always a certain degree of ambiguity in their actions, yet they proceeded despite their doubts. This makes a big difference, and it's why we often see the odd ones out and wonder if only ................, without realizing what it takes to be in their position.

Sometimes we dismiss their success, attributing it to their unique circumstances or inherent qualities. But the truth is, they operate in the same environments and face the same exposures as the rest of us. Somehow, they manage to make more out of these conditions.

Next time, let’s consider that they are a testament to the possibilities that arise when you truly resonate with what you wish to do. For them, failures or hurdles are simply opportunities to reassess what matters and to stand back up.

So, let’s take a moment to appreciate those who have the capacity to be the odd ones out. Let’s be grateful for the magic that clarity of purpose and understanding of impact can create. These leaders show us that knowing what we want to achieve and why it is important, and understanding the kind of impact we wish to make, truly makes a difference.

Tatheer Mohammed

Executive Assistant To The President - Global Delivery - Executive Assistant WOMENS MASTERCUP WINNER ALL INDIA RANK NO. 4 & Winner of EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT LEADERSHIP AWARD & International Speaker

9 个月

So beautifully articulated Deepali

Ravindranath Savali

Generative AI Evangelist | Technical Program Manager | Engineering Manager | RTE | Experienced SAFe Scrum Master | Conference Speaker | CXO Incubator 2024 | SAFe Trainer | SAFe? 6 Practice Consultant | Book Author

9 个月

The kind of words you used and the clarity with which it is written speaks volumes about your clear vision and purpose in life Hats off Deepali Rai keep showering endless wisdom to community

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Raghunandan Sahu

Leading Industrial Electrical Design | Siemens Industry Software | IIMA - Inspire Series | CXO Incubator | CSM | Agile Development | NX, Teamcenter, AD, Capital E/E, CAx |

9 个月

Well said Deepali Rai . Everyone working in same space even though results are different. It is the vision and impact you want to create is the difference and that makes someone odd one out.

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