About the Book
The world sold you a map to success, and you followed it--only to find that the world's version of extraordinary is the trap of the ordinary. Your to-do list keeps growing, you haven't been to the gym in weeks, and your family wants more time with you. You are doing your best, but you're exhausted and unfulfilled. How did you get here, and where are you going?
Michael Dauphinee understands that you don't need a map with a final destination; you need your own compass. In Extraordinary, Michael provides four points on a compass that help you discover and live out your God-given calling.
Identity: Instead of telling yourself what not to be, embrace who you are and utilize your natural strengths.
Permission: Don't limit yourself. Share your ideas and pursue your aspirations without needing approval from others.
Courage: Overcome your fear of failure and close the gap between wishing and doing.
Generosity: Don't tie your hope to your resilience. Anchor to something bigger than yourself.
It's not too late to live an extraordinary life. Unleash the power of your true north, dream again, and live in the direction of you.
About the Author :
Michael Dauphinee helps leaders navigate their greatest challenges. After finishing college, a stint working in juvenile drug rehab and six years with Hewlett-Packard convinced him he had to work for himself. Founding the Dauphinee Group in 2005, Michael became one of the world's most sought-after strengths consultants, training and coaching at companies like Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Detroit Lions, the US Olympic Committee, Upside Travel, Kaiser Permanente, Chick-fil-A, and United Way Worldwide.
In 2010, Michael expanded into international development, specializing in security, governance, and justice in fragile and conflict-affected environments. He currently coaches entrepreneurs, embassies, universities, and governments in Nigeria, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Afghanistan. Inspired by his trek through Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia, Michael founded Dauphinee Adventures in 2013. Clients have trekked hundreds of miles with him in Chile, Peru, and Nepal while wrestling with their most significant questions.
Always looking for ways to inspire others to navigate their lives courageously, Michael is a popular keynote speaker and shares daily inspiration online. Connect with Michael at michaeldauphinee.com.
Review :
In Extraordinary, Michael exhibits a unique style of captivating readers with real-life stories, allowing them to see themselves through this lens. He creatively assists readers to understand, digest, and utilize their strengths and foster meaningful, trusting relationships. Michael truly cares about people and encourages us to reflect on our own paths to success.
- Dwight Powery, national site director, Year Up
Michael's understanding of strengths and his practical, insightful focus on personal development provide a fantastic roadmap to those looking to add courage and clarity to their arsenal. I highly recommend adding Extraordinary to your reading list.
- Nate Spees, CEO of Grizzly Inc. and host of CreativeMornings, San Diego
Michael Dauphinee is making a massive impact through his uncanny ability to speak to the heart with an authentic voice. His words resonate with a refreshing approach and resounding relevance in a world that desperately needs to hear what he has to say.
- Damon Goddard, founder and director of AMPD Golf Performance
Working with Michael has been a life-changing experience. He has alternately nudged, challenged, and supported me through both big transitions and everyday leadership challenges. I have found his positive approach, impressive business experience, and strategic savviness to be the perfect blend for understanding the challenges executives face and coaching them to thrive in any circumstance.
- Angela Titus, CEO of Cause Way
Mike and his team helped us at a time when 78 percent of our staff had changed, and we were not performing as a team. In an industry that focuses on weaknesses, Mike helped us focus on our strengths so we could support each other. We reprioritized and reorganized, and the team became engaged in making a difference. Today, the organization is thriving and has made record improvements to the bottom-line metrics.
- Curt Towne, former plant manager of Jefferson North Assembly Plant, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Michael Dauphinee is a gem. Exceptionally bright, articulate, winsome, and passionate.
- Alan Hirsch, author of The Forgotten Ways books
