PASSIONATE: a strong liking or devotion to some activity, object or concept.
The word passionate is often used in coaching, writing and speaking, e.g., being passionate about your life, living a passionate lifestyle, identifying your life’s passion. Just what happens when passion turns into action?
Even within the language of current economic and political confusion, the word passionate refuses to be silenced. I keep hearing the word passionate. What is fascinating are the voices uttering this word, passionate. Leaders in the fields of technology, entertainment and sustainable corporate leadership are using it as their mantra for success and my hearing it fills me with hope.
It is in the voice of Mark Benioff, Chairman and CEO of Salesforce.com, a cloud computing company with 100 million members. Salesforce.com is really like Facebook for business– leading edge, highly profitable. Benioff says, “I am passionate about making business better through technology. Technology is a mirror of society. It can create a new society.” (See Mark Benioff on Charlie Rose.)
It is in the voice of Dov Seidman, Founder, Chairman and CEO of LRN. Seidman describes himself as a moral philosopher. LRN helps senior executives govern more effectively. It also guides workers to do the right thing the right way, even in the most challenging circumstances. Seidman says,“ The journey now is about being passionate about knowing right from wrong”. (See Dov Seidman on Charlie Rose.)
It is in the voice of John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Lasseter is the creator of Toy Story, Toy Story2, Cars, Cars 2, Up and Brave. Lasseter says, “I am passionate about making animated films that move people and take them to places they never thought they could go.” (See John Lasseter on Charlie Rose.)
All over the world a passion for good is awakening in countries, corporations, institutions and individuals. I am passionate about creating positive outcomes for my clients, out of what appears to be chaos on most fronts. How can I help you become more passionate?
3 comments
Anne Maxfield says:
Dec 19, 2011
Finding passion is not as hard as accepting it and letting it guide your life. As a coach, how do you help people accept passion?
Gary Izing says:
Feb 14, 2012
Passion comes in many forms. We all unlock our own passions with our actions in what we do, how we work and how we interact with others. Be careful what you wish for because you may be more passionate that you realize.
Debra Morello says:
Feb 15, 2012
I always thought that passion was for young people yet each year it seems that my passion for life and passions in general multiply. I wish I had enough time to cultivate every thing I desire to do. I am so grateful for good health, good friends, and an enthusiasm for life as eah year passes.