I just did a “following your passion” webcomic based on a different blog article.

Another view of the subject some may enjoy:

http://mojo1000.com/1000cuts/following-your-passion.html

Leadership is a fascinating topic and I think it is one that should be approached from a scholastic view with all the rigors of scientific study. At its root, it’s a study of psychology with broad ranging implications. The real exciting part of the study is, after you uncover the elements of leadership, can those elements be duplicated by anyone? Can they be taught? I think the answer is yes … and therefore, the research into leadership is very important.

Good luck to you … and thanks again
-Mike

My reality is that developing my passion is a current work in process. However, I have found that the process I laid out has brought me closer to understanding what it might be, and equally important, what it is not. Also, I found that “waiting” for the “answer” to appear is not the best approach for me. I believe this is one part of my life where proactivity can actually make a big difference … And your story is proof that it can work! Therefore, I will continue to develop my passions and look forward to the journey.

Thank You Again for sharing your story!! Everyone would be so lucky to share the same level of excitement and exuberance about life that you have.

-Mike

My passion has been continually changing slightly as I experience different things. Managing a pizza place like the guy who inspired me was where it started. I switched industries a couple times. My passion was not any industry but the people in it. A couple years ago my passion was still connected to management but focused in creating the best working environment for my employees. I started attending school at the age of 33. Prior to this time I knew very few people in management who thought like I did. I literally thought at times I might have been wrong to care about my teams. I don’t know how the only “leader” I was involved with for an extended period of time was the first one to hire me. 18 months ago I had no idea who Covey was. I have seen my competition and if they can be successful I am going to the top. Because I am now surrounded by great leaders I approach leadership in as a scholar. This is my current passion. To improve myself so I can help others improve in both business and personal life. The times I know I am respected and followed because of who I am and not my title is the most rewarding part of business to me.

I know this is not written the best but I hope it makes sense. There are so many elements of my leadership transformation. I hope you one day discover your passion and can experience the rush of thoughts like this. It is very invigorating.

I love your ideas about inventorying and really developing and even creating passion. I believe we should do that in being totally proactive. Creative choice and the freedom to choose and take action is so healthy and uplifting! In developing my true identity and passion I find that focusing on basic Principles brings me much clarity as Covey suggests in his books. Writing things down while surveying myself has helped especially when it comes to my developing a career around and including my passion thus leading to a career I am passionate about! This has been a process as you suggest and a great one. Your idea of focusing on role models and education along with an Inventory and Nurturing and developing are key process ingredients and you voiced that well. Funny Mike how I came up with a version of a career that models after people like John Lennon meets Stephen Covey and even my own version of Tony Robbins which led to NLP along with 7 and now 8 Habits, Mission Statements, new ways of communicating and collaborating all focused on helping other people! EDUCATION is so important! Right you are! I found out personally understanding more about how I function cognatively in my body (NLP) paid a HUGE dividend! After I focused on the simple fact that I am audio driven and love experiential learning and was willing to learn to become a Creative Visionary all at the same time with the help of others my magic journey and passion really began to blossom! Saying that and observing what I passionately developed in me these past 52 years and more especially the past 10 will make more sense when you see what I do! Please look at my website http://www.JeffWerner.net when you can as I always appreciate help and ideas. I will also be interested to see and hear what you have come up with in your passion based search. I will now look at your Covey Community profile and ask you to become a Community friend? Thanks, Jeff Werner http://www.JeffWerner.net Jeff@JeffWerner.net Silicon Valley, California