THAT’S WHY THEY MAKE THE BIG BUCKS!

The second highest paid super model made nine (9) million dollars last year. Gisele Budchen made 33 million. The second highest paid television entertainer made 46 million dollars last year, Ophra made 260 million. There is success and then there is success. What makes individuals stand out far above the other successful people?
Think golf and you think Tiger. Think basketball and Michael comes to mind. Even in a sport not really recognized in the United States, when people think of F-1 they think Schumacher. What do all these leaders have in common? Well one thing is they do not work because they need the money. Another is they did not inherit their wealth. Finally, they all need to be the best.
In every in-depth story about the leaders I have mentioned, their personal payoffs obviously exceed those of others in their field. They have combined remarkable skill with an undying interest in what they do. In addition, they exhibit successful leadership behavior regardless of the situation. The fact is they could not accomplish what they have alone. They had to convince people to follow them to these levels of achievement.
Thus when viewed through Reality Check Theory they all:
1. Have a High Skill Set (constantly fined tuned with practice)
2. Have a High Interest Level (because they are so good at performing above the norm)
3. Pursue personal payoffs (i.e. achieving beyond normal expectations)
4. Repeat outstanding behavior because of internally derived factors
Leaders in any field who really care can employ Reality Check Theory to achieve their own versions of major success.

“He/she is a: mediocre, good or great leader.” Your choice.