There are many different kinds of leaders, making it hard to find one who will rise above the status quo and lead with healthy principles. Choosing to be an extraordinary leader, or ExO leader, not only takes time, but a willingness to change from the way it's always been done. The purpose of leadership is to lead in a horizontal way by being a team player. Most leaders lead vertically, climbing the ladder of success, not leaving the tools and principles of healthy leadership to those on their team. It takes influence, not power to be an ExO leader.