Passion - intense commitment to what they do. It is one of the single most dramatic differences between peak performers and their less productive colleagues. Passionate leaders have the energy and drive needed to push and pull their teams and organizations forward.

Leaders make time to passionately communicate where they are going (focus) and why (context). Technomanagers try to use 'leader speak,' but lack any real passion or true communication with their people.

You can't impassion others about their work unless you are impassioned about yours. You either find work you love, or learn to love the work you have. Get passionate or get out!

Three questions to ask yourself or your team:

• Where are you going (your vision or picture)?
• What do you believe in (your principles or values)?
• Why do you exist (your purpose or niche)?

The three P's - Picture, Principles, and Purpose are critically important questions to leading yourself and others.

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