They see a vision of what can be, of possibilities beyond the status quo. They follow their vision in spite of obstacles or non-believers. Vision can be learned. The only requirement is a strong desire to want to learn, coupled with a strong desire to grow and expand beyond where you are. Without people who can imagine a better world, a better product, a better company or a better way of doing things, we would be stuck forever in the same place.
Visionaries exist in every walk of life, in every industry, in every state and every country.
Sometimes, they become famous or well-known because their vision leads to commercial success. Other times, they are a person responsible for strategic planning, marketing or productive development within a company and rarely become known for their invaluable contributions. Forward-thinking companies nurture their visionaries and provide the environment to keep their imagination flowing freely. Others that had vision at one time, but have lost their ability to continue their vision successfully include Apple, AST and Digital. Small, successful entrepreneurial companies are filled with visionaries.