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Leadership skill or leadership passion. Which do you think is best for you and your business? I believe leadership passion trumps skill, and here’s why.<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If I asked you which is best for your organisation, leadership skill or leadership passion, how would you answer?<\/p>\n

Quoted by Women\u2019s Agenda<\/a>, Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate says \u201cpassion and purpose\u201d can beat skills any day.\u00a0I agree with her. I think passion is such an essential part of being a great leader that without it, you\u2019re just a talented manager. Let me tell you why.<\/p>\n

Skills can be learnt, passion can\u2019t<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To get to where you are today, you\u2019ve probably read many books, been coached and attended dozens of training courses. You\u2019ve learnt processes and procedures. You\u2019ve developed knowledge and acquired interpersonal and technical skills. These are the aspects of leadership which can be taught or gained through experience.<\/p>\n

Famous golfer Lee Trevino said, \u201cYou can’t teach passion. You can teach everything else.\u201d Passion is born from some inner conviction and sense of purpose. In his case, golf was his passion. It was more than sheer enthusiasm or enjoyment; it\u2019s something deep in his genetic makeup that drove him to play the game. Like energy or motivation, you can\u2019t teach it.<\/p>\n

What passion achieves that skill doesn\u2019t<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Passion is motivating. It makes you unstoppable, with an inner driver pushing you along. It\u2019s so strong that it motivates you more than the promise of monetary reward.<\/p>\n

Passion sparks innovation when you find new ways of doing things or create new tools to get you closer to your goal.<\/p>\n

Passion creates influence. There\u2019s a saying around that goes like this: Set yourself on fire with passion and people will come for miles to watch you burn.\u201d It makes people pay attention to you, listen to you, hear you and admire you. It helps you build your tribe and your reputation. It builds your personal brand and can make you a person of influence.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Simon Sinek\u2019s \u2018Why\u2019 \u2013 the reason you do what you do, and it\u2019s what people respond to. It\u2019s your story, and it motivates others to work alongside you. Passion can\u2019t be learnt, but it can be contagious.<\/p>\n

How leaders can spread their passion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many of us tend to keep our passions hidden so we stay aligned with the rest of our peers. Isn\u2019t that a waste? If you have a passion for what you do, and you want others to share it, the best way to do that is by showing it.<\/p>\n

#1. Storytelling is powerful<\/strong><\/p>\n

Talk about how you discovered your passion and what you want to achieve. Explain your \u2018why\u2019 so people can see and feel your vision. Stories give people something to hang onto, and they stick in our memories to spark energy when we need it.<\/p>\n

#2. Share your energy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your emotion infects the people around you. How often have you walked into a room and picked up a negative vibe which pulls you down straight away? If you want people energised, happy and motivated, show your enthusiasm for work and life. Show your happiness and drive. Your team will soon share in your energy.<\/p>\n

#3. Stay human<\/strong><\/p>\n

Passionate and driven leaders can sometimes seem unapproachable, like a dynamo that can\u2019t be interrupted. They eventually become a one-person band.<\/p>\n

To keep the passion alive in your team, you need to be very human. By that I mean open and honest about what\u2019s happening, good and bad. Express your feelings and share your thoughts. Allow your vulnerability to show. Talk with people but also listen. Don\u2019t just focus on your goal; remember to play along the way so the group energy stays high.<\/p>\n

Passionate leaders spread passion to others and that\u2019s what leads to peak performance, high engagement, and happy and motivated teams. Leadership skills will help you do your job, but passion will help you master it.<\/h3>\n

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Would you like to talk more about your leadership passion and how to share it with your team? Get in touch<\/a> with our wonderful team at Empowering Ambitious Women. Our team of mentors can help work out the best plan for you and your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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