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Leader, Show Some Passion – Nu Leadership Series By Daryl Green

“A leader does not deserve the name unless he is willing occasionally to stand alone.”

Henry A. Kissinger

Do you have an inspired leader in your organization? Are you feeling motivated in your organization? If not, you need to explore the Passionate Leader. What is a Passionate Leader? This person has an internal drive because “he loves what he does.”

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” Warren G. Bennis How are going to build meet your organizational goals? Are you looking for a magical solution? Your organization won’t be successful without good leadership. You can purchase better equipment or introduce a new process. However, your situation won’t improve until you have effective [...]

You are happily married with children. You have a great job. You are a leader in your church and community. Everything should be wonderful, but it’s not. Your closet skeletons hold you captive. Some people never allow you to forget your past sins (they seem to conveniently overlook all the good you do). You attempt to make everyone happy, but you can’t. You feel tears running down your face. Will you ever be accepted?

Richard wants to be remembered. He’s always chasing some personal goal. He secures powerful jobs. He makes lots of money. He donates his time to charities. However, he has many children by different women (he wants to preserve his genes). Richard feels his legacy will live forever. He dies. No one shows up for his funeral. His name is forgotten.

Pamela is the world’s biggest procrastinator. She makes promises to everyone but never manages to see them through. Her company president offers her a new career opportunity. Pamela responds, “I can’t leave my old job. My boss needs me.” Pamela always hesitates to make decisions. She never takes any risks. She never achieves her personal goals. Pamela never pursues any of her dreams. She’s disgusted with her life. Pamela wants more. As she waits to talk with a psychiatrist, Pamela wonders why she can’t be happy.

Paula is the most popular girl in high school. Only people who meet the criteria can join her social circle. The school seems to revolve around her. Her rival is Eva who is another snob. Eva hates Paula (and the feeling is mutual). One day Eva follows Paula home, hoping to find some dirt. Finally, Paula arrives at a homeless shelter. Eva becomes unhappy because she feels Paula is performing community service (just another medal on Paula’s chest). However, Eva is startled. Paula enters the food line and takes soup. She then sits her books on the bed and kisses two dirty old bums. Paula glances up and sees Eva. Paula is overcome with fear. One of the dirty bums looks up at Paula and says, “Tell momma who’s your little friend?” Paula gets hysterical.

As students prepare for the upcoming school year, parents are hoping for a good year. However, I wonder whether beneath the surface things will improve.