It’s hard to think of any aspect of any market sector that doesn’t involve, or revolve around, influence. Back on October 7th, Steve Loudermilk (@loudyoutloud) and I tried a novel approach to our Analyst Relations/Influence chat (#ARchat) by engaging in a joint chat session with #B2Bchat, the B2B chat hosted by Ksenia Coffman (@kseniacoffman), Jeremy Victor (@jeremyvictor), Andrew Spoeth (@andrewspoeth) & the crew at @b2bento.
During this chat, we focused on market influencers, specifically, what role can, or should, Analyst and Influencer Relations have in the B2B sector.
Tonight we’re firing it up again with the #B2Bchat team for our 2nd look at influence in the B2B sector. This time, however, we are taking an inward-looking approach regarding how firms themselves influence their market, the importance of defining an “influence strategy”, working with new influencers, and measuring a firms “influence impact” on the market.
Questions that we will discuss include:
How do you presently identify your own firm’s “influence” in the market?
How do you measure your firm’s influence against your competitors?
Who drives your corporate market influence strategy (both customer-side and outside influencers)?
What steps can be taken to improve your influence (How key is traditional marketing vs SM in these efforts)?
How do you spread your influence to “new influencers” like bloggers who break news stories and analysis faster than traditional influencers?
How are you thinking about your “influencing” strategy from an in-sourcing or outsourcing approach?
Please join us tonight, December 2nd at 8pm ET for this “influencing” event. We’ll be using the #B2Bchat hashtag – hope to see you there.
#LeadershipChat is hosted each Tuesday at 8pmET by @LisaPetrilli and @swoodruff. This week’s chat was on Passion and the role it plays in Leadership. For some good background reading, check out the following posts by Lisa “I Like The Pope” Petrilli and Steve “I Don’t Care Much For Cheerleaders” Woodruff which set the tone for tonight’s wild discussion.
Along the way, we hit some key topics, such as the definition of “passion” and how is it nurtured or developed, how vision and passion relate, the dual/symbiotic roles of passion and enthusiasm in leadership, the ways that passion in leaders can drive passion in others (as well as attract people who share the same passion) and how good leaders often know when to step aside and let others utilize their own passion, building both team spirit/focus and a common sense of purpose and ownership.
I hope you enjoy the transcript as much as I enjoyed participating in the chat, and I encourage you to follow both this chat and the people below – they are some of the brightest people I know.
Feel free to continue this conversation in the comments section below, and if you like this transcript and feel others might as well or would benefit from our discussion, please RT liberally – it’s all about the conversation. And please, remember to read from the bottom up!
@wadnikhil RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -9:33 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@bruceserven RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -9:32 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@wadnikhil@LVSConsulting You are welcome and thanks too for connecting on #leadershipchat. So you Building Positive Organizations. Thats wonderful. -9:28 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@anthonyonesto Missed leadership chat today because of my passion for my kids. Look forward to reviewing the archive – always learning #leadershipchat -9:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly@CASUDI Don’t forget to tell ‘em how fast the chat is – Better use a top-end browser and fast computer lol #LeadershipChat -9:10 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans RT @LisaPetrilli: @swoodruff It’s like we’re a married couple at a party & don’t see each other until we leave #leadershipchat -9:10 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@CASUDI I think I better UPDATE my post on “How I make the most of online chats” and INCLUDE #leadershipchat GOODNIGHT ALL -9:09 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli@swoodruff I still think it’s like we’re a married couple going to a party & we don’t see each other until we leave #leadershipchat -9:08 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe Perspective, Passion, Spontaneity, Enthusiasm, Vision > The recipe gets more complex Must boil down to essence to inspire #LeadershipChat -9:07 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@wadnikhil@dan_blakemore Wonderful. I guess will need to get all the times of such topic chats so we wont miss it. #leadershipchat and others. -9:06 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Evita76 RT @KevinEikenberry: passion is a virus we can choose to spread as a leader. Connect to your passion, let it show – and watch it grow #leadershipchat -9:06 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@LVSConsulting Lisa and I have a “secret list” of upcoming themes. Stay tuned to WikiLeaks for the update… #leadershipchat -9:03 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly This was my 1st time on this chat – I am so amazed, I’ve run out of adjectives to describe how I feel about this chat! WOW! #LeadershipChat -9:03 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@steinerm G’nite folks. Hopping on to another chat. Tweet ya next Tuesday! #Leadershipchat -9:03 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting Thx for #leadershipchat – so glad I found it by accident! Now to see if I actually replied to everyone… A la prochaine! -9:03 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ABoyle129 My first one. Enjoyed it. cRT @swoodruff: Here we go again, the fastest hour of the week. How can it be 9:00 already???? #leadershipchat -9:03 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ntalukdar3 Thanks to all for another great #leadershipchat ! My speed reading & typing skills are improving because of you!! #leadershipchat -9:03 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@lindaperrybarr Thanks very much for an inspiring conversation Btw, making up LaoTzu quotes is one of my passions:) #leadershipchat -9:02 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@CASUDI@pprothe I do also~ lots of people have learned so many things they would never have been able to ~ related to lifestyle~ #leadershipchat -9:02 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans@pprothe Martha is a great example of somebody who taps into the passion of others, who follow based on the image/interests. #leadershipchat -9:01 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly@ABoyle129 Welcome to LeadershipChat, Andy! Glad you joined us tonight – we look forward to seeing you next Tue nite! #LeadershipChat -9:01 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@steinerm Legal advice? RT @swoodruff: Just remember: if youre not sure how to respond, just say “It depends…” (works every time!) #Leadershipchat -9:00 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans@pprothe Martha Stewart is def passionate – about herself. She doesn’t need passionate staff, just passionate viewers. #leadershipchat -9:00 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting@DelaneyKirk Too simplistic and pedantic. I think it talks down. Doesn’t inspire or give concrete solutions. Stays a fable. #leadershipchat -9:00 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@steinerm Sometimes stay too long RT @PatRobeck1ofHis: A leader will know when it is time to hand over the reins to someone else also. #Leadershipchat -8:59 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ABoyle129 My first #leadershipchat ; lurked mostly but was fun and informative. Great group! Gotta get little ones off to la la land. -8:59 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MatthewLiberty thank god for tweetchat, i think twitter booted my talkative a$$ #leadershipchat -8:59 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff Here we go again, the fastest hour of the week. How can it be 9:00 already???? #leadershipchat -8:59 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@wadnikhil To cope with much fast interactions? RT @LVSConsulting I think I need a faster computer for the next #leadershipchat – such fun all! Thanks! -8:59 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite RT @swoodruff: Just remember: if you’re not sure how to respond, just say “It depends…” (works every time!) #leadershipchat -8:58 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@PatRobeck1ofHis A leader will know when it is time to hand over the reins to someone else also. #LeadershipChat -8:58 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff Just remember: if you’re not sure how to respond, just say “It depends…” (works every time!) #leadershipchat -8:58 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@pprothe Passion alone won’t make a good leader, of course – there has to be a good bit more in place! #leadershipchat -8:57 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@iannarino@LisaPetrilli You have 2 give meaning. And it has 2 stand 4 smthng big! Lest you end up w/ perfect, meaningless mediocrity. #leadershipchat -8:57 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly RT @pprothe: Isn’t Martha Stewart passionate? Would you say she’s a great leader? Successful yes, but #LeadershipChat -8:57 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Starbucker@ruthverver Yes, they can see it, but can they emulate it themselves? I find that to be a gr8 challenge. #leadershipchat -8:57 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite RT @MatthewLiberty: i think we spend too much time trying to define everything, that’s the logic in us, some things are best left to just doing #leadershipchat -8:56 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting RT @Doctor_Wu73: #leadershipchat thanks for a great chat – always a pleasure. Stay passionate everyone. Remember our duties and responsibilities as leaders -8:56 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe Isn’t Martha Stewart passionate? Would you say she’s a great leader? Successful yes, but #LeadershipChat -8:56 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MatthewLiberty i think we spend too much time trying to define everything, that’s the logic in us, some things are best left to just doing #leadershipchat -8:56 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Doctor_Wu73#leadershipchat thanks for a great chat – always a pleasure. Stay passionate everyone. Remember our duties and responsibilities as leaders -8:56 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Starbucker@akosmosJML Exactly. Leaders, more than anything else, have to explain the whys, and why they’re important to them #leadershipchat -8:55 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@rtDIRECTOR#leadershipchat This passion we’re talking about is found when we cast. From there it’s our job to nurture and mold it. -8:55 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ckburgess#LeadershipChat@johnsonwhitney Tell your son that sometimes it’s not always about winning the game. It’s how U play it! Told my son this! -8:55 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@dan_blakemore@ABoyle129 I haven’t thought of passion solely as a trait of the young; seen passion in mentors, co-workers of all ages. #leadershipchat -8:54 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting RT @swoodruff: I’ve tried selling without a real passion for the offering or company behind it. It’s torture. #leadershipchat -8:54 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@PatRobeck1ofHis Passionate Leaders need to find folks passionate about managing, selling, organizing, communications, etc. #LeadershipChat -8:54 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@rtDIRECTOR#leadershipchat it starts with the team. why would we bring on team members that weren’t passionate? -8:54 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@megmathur All of mine. @Marc_Meyer: I’m curious, How many of your opinions on Passion and leadership are based on hands on experience #leadershipchat -8:54 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe RT @fredmcclimans: RT @ckburgess: Without integrity, you’re simply promoting yourself, and people will not follow your lead. #leadershipchat -8:54 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans RT @ckburgess: Without integrity, you’re simply promoting yourself, and people will not follow your lead. #leadershipchat -8:54 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@NicWirtz@MargieClayman If you can’t get any publicity to your cause it’s going to be difficult for regime change, no? #leadershipchat -8:53 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TheBrandChef Yes, but can your passion and enthusiasm reform a Bumble? (watching Rudolph as I tweet) #leadershipchat -8:53 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite@maverickcf Control is difficult when you are truly passionate, but ultimately leads to the best results. #leadershipchat -8:53 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@jonathansaar Passion in my experience shows a good balance of emotion but amazing consistency..the example speaks 4 itself #leadershipchat -8:53 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ckburgess#LeadershipChat Without integrity, you’re simply promoting yourself, and people will not follow your lead. -8:53 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis Dropping off to put the rug-rats to bed. Thanks everyone for a fast and furious (and GREAT) #LeadershipChat tonight. A great topic! -8:53 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@happyhourmary if your goal is just greed or success, eventually people will stop following you #leadershipchat -8:52 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@RichardNatoli@pprothe I agree. That’s totally different. But you can have different streams of passion feeding the same result. #leadershipchat -8:52 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TCoughlin RT @MatthewLiberty: you can sell like crazy even though you may not be passionate about something [ain’t that the truth!] #leadershipchat -8:52 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Marc_Meyer I’m curious, How many of your opinions on Passion and leadership are based on hands on experience #leadershipchat -8:52 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ABoyle129 Passion seems to be thought of as a trait of the young. Why? #leadershipchat -8:52 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@davidmcgraw Good 1 RT @iannarino: Passion equals meaning. Meaning equals engagement. Engagement equals jaw-dropping, breath-taking work #Leadershipchat -8:52 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ntalukdar3@LouImbriano Agree! Many make bold statements, but never back them up. Ideas are good to have, but execution is key #leadershipchat -8:52 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli@iannarino So, if it starts the cycle, how to provide “jaw-dropping, breath-taking work” to whole team? #LeadershipChat -8:52 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@PatRobeck1ofHis A book-keeper does not need to be passionate about the cause you hire them for, but, must be about good books! #LeadershipChat -8:51 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe RT @RichardNatoli: You may have to sell a product you don’t believe in. In that case, find your passion in developing your team. #leadershipchat -8:51 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@iannarino@swoodruff No! You have to believe. Can you take the same actions w/o Passion? Yes. But without passion, you won’t! #leadershipchat -8:51 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@DavidHolzmer Rock on! RT @iannarino: Passion equals meaning.Meaning equals engagement. Engagement equals jaw-dropping, breath-taking work #leadershipchat -8:51 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@RichardNatoli You may have to sell a product you don’t believe in. In that case, find your passion in developing your team. #leadershipchat -8:51 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite RT @maverickcf: Can passion be controlled, channeled, distributed or does it have to just be in cataclysmic eruptions? #leadershipchat -8:51 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LoisMarketing@JanelleBowden If you do not find mentors in real life, seek out the authors and books that inspire you, make you grow #LeadershipChat -8:50 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman@NicWirtz mm, not sure about that. Trying to find a cure to a disease necessitates working w/in the system, non? #leadershipchat -8:50 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LouImbriano When entering an organization ~> make bold statements, then roll up your sleeves and making sure they happen. #leadershipchat -8:50 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@PatRobeck1ofHis In a volunteer org,you don’t always get to pick who you work with, but, eventually, only like-minded will stay. #LeadershipChat -8:50 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ServantTweeter RT @swoodruff: So, can someone be passionate without being a “true believer” in the cause? YES result oriented people Are #leadershipchat -8:49 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting RT @LoisMarketing: As a leader you should show genuine passion but you must also show that you walk your talk — and produce results #LeadershipChat -8:49 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite@swoodruff I say “No.” I’ve seen it happen a dozen times, people WANT to drink the kool-aid, but can’t. It shows. #leadershipchat -8:49 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden Re mentoring – if you are a passionate person, do you find it hard to find others that inspire you and can mentor? #leadershipchat -8:49 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@RichardNatoli@swoodruff I think there can be many sources of passion. You need to find your motivation and be passionate about that. #leadershipchat -8:49 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@wilsonellis@LVSConsulting They are different. Both needed to grow successful biz. A good leader w/poor mgmt skills can hire manager #leadershipchat -8:48 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff So, can someone be passionate without being a “true believer” in the cause? Yes? No? Maybe? Why/why not? #leadershipchat -8:48 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@dan_blakemore RT @ckburgess: #LeadershipChat To be a great leader, need to find what you really enjoy! That’s where the passion, commitment, and integrity come from. -8:48 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli@LouImbriano Never 2 late to jump in, and I think your post is an excellent example of having it and nurturing it in others! #leadershipchat -8:47 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@NicWirtz@MargieClayman If you try and change through less controversial methods you run the risk of becoming part of the system. #leadershipchat -8:47 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@gdonithan RT @Starbucker: Good leaders should also recognize when someone just won’t get on the “passion bus” – U have to have ALL of your team on it. #leadershipchat -8:47 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@DelaneyKirk@DavidHolzmer I find One Minute Mgr or business fables good for starting the discussion on Would this work? When/How? #leadershipchat -8:47 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite@steinerm If you are passionate enough, it becomes infectious. Well, passionate with a good, fact based argument. #leadershipchat -8:46 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MichaelWillett RT @ckburgess#LeadershipChat To be a great leader, find what you really enjoy! That’s where the passion, commitment, & integrity come from -8:46 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@LVSConsulting We’re going to pick up the Leadership vs Management theme probably in Jan for a Tuesday chat. #leadershipchat -8:46 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite RT @Starbucker: Good leaders should also recognize when someone just won’t get on the “passion bus” – U have to have ALL of your team on it. #leadershipchat -8:46 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MatthewLiberty Passion, like anything else, has many adjectives that can describe it..no need to over think that. #leadershipchat -8:45 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Starbucker Good leaders should also recognize when someone just won’t get on the “passion bus” – U have to have ALL of your team on it. #leadershipchat -8:45 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly RT @LoisMarketing As a leader you shld show genuine passion but you must also show that U walk your talk-and produce results #LeadershipChat -8:45 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden Agree RT @LoisMarketing: As a leader you shld show genuine passion but must also walk your talk — and produce results #leadershipchat -8:45 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MatthewLiberty Can you “show” passion? I think it just comes out, you aren’t in control of it #leadershipchat -8:44 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli Yes, & oppt’s RT @SeanMcGinnis: Do you find managing/leading passionate people brings with it a certain set of challenges? #LeadershipChat -8:44 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ckburgess#LeadershipChat To be a great leader, need to find what you really enjoy! That’s where the passion, commitment, and integrity come from. -8:44 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite Right RT @swoodruff: One reason these Tuesday night meetings are so fun is because of the shared passion – right? #leadershipchat -8:44 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@wilsonellis@davidmcgraw Which makes you a very valuable team member. Not everyone in the company has to be passionate abt the cause. #Leadershipchat -8:44 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ServantTweeter RT @LoisMarketing: As a leader you should show genuine passion but you must also show that you walk your talk — and produce results #LeadershipChat -8:44 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe RT @LoisMarketing: As a leader you should show genuine passion but you must also show that you walk your talk — and produce results #LeadershipChat -8:44 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff One reason these Tuesday night meetings are so fun is because of the shared passion – right? #leadershipchat -8:44 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite RT @LoisMarketing: As a leader you should show genuine passion but you must also show that you walk your talk — and produce results #LeadershipChat -8:44 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LoisMarketing As a leader you should show genuine passion but you must also show that you walk your talk — and produce results #LeadershipChat -8:44 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@mckra1g I don’t see passion as some intransigent flare; rather it’s banked coals that sustain leaders when others doubt #leadershipchat -8:43 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@davidmcgraw@LisaPetrilli can probably will…if my calling is to do xyz, then I will find a way to xyz. It may not be at that company #Leadershipchat -8:43 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MatthewLiberty You can’t learn passion, it’s like having brown hair & brown eyes, it just occurs #leadershipchat -8:43 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@IamGoldie22 RT @mikesansone: Passion also needs vulnerability & patience. Frank Robinson was uber-passionate Bcame better leader when last 2 added in #LeadershipChat -8:43 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TheBrandChef Required reading! RT @DelaneyKirk: How about classics such as Covey’s 7 habits or The One Minute Mgr? Still useful reading? #leadershipchat -8:43 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis Teams are passionate about their craft and (sometimes their cause). Leaders must be passionate about a vision. #LeadershipChat -8:43 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ServantTweeter How do ensure your passion is not misplaced zeal in the teams perception #leadershipchat -8:43 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@PatRobeck1ofHis That is the thing, many “spokes” of a well rounded person make up the good leader, all in balance. #LeadershipChat -8:42 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LoisMarketing#LeadershipChat The challenge — without quelling the passion — is to channel it into action and measurable results -8:42 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ckburgess#LeadershipChat Many failed Leaders designed great plays but they never put the points on the scoreboard -8:42 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ntalukdar3 Passion has to come naturally. You can’t force others in your environment to feel it. They either do or don’t. #leadershipchat -8:42 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden Has anybody seen the TV show “Undercover CEOs?” A great demo of leaders passionate about their brand/companies and employees #leadershipchat -8:42 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@iannarino@steinerm Passion equals meaning. Meaning equals engagement. Engagement equals jaw-dropping, breath-taking work! #leadershipchat -8:42 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@RichardNatoli@JanelleBowden I wouldn’t suggest passion overshadows personal accountability. It is just one of many necessary traits. #leadershipchat -8:41 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@PatRobeck1ofHis When working w/other passionate people, your job can be to keep them from killing each other! LOL #LeadershipChat -8:41 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans@ckburgess: Passion gets you started, persistence is what carries you through! #leadershipchat -8:41 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TCoughlin I’ll take honesty, emot intell and work ethic over passion. Some people are passionate about not working hard. #leadershipchat -8:41 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting HA! Just realized I’ve been so caught up in responding, I’ve been forgetting #leadershipchat hashtag! OOPS!!! -8:41 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@CASUDI@pprothe spontaneity has now entered the recipe along w passion, enthusiasm & vision all in perfect balance #leadershipchat -8:40 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@PatRobeck1ofHis RT @ckburgess: Passion gets you started, persistence is what carries you through! // a marathon, not a sprint! #LeadershipChat -8:40 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe I knew someone who focused on Infectious Enthusiasm -nice concept, but in some respects seemed forced. Must be real to stick #LeadershipChat -8:40 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli@davidmcgraw What if in loving ppl and xyz you see opportunities for so much more & comp won’t listen? Lead 2 frustration? #Leadershipchat -8:40 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@RichardNatoli@steinerm I don’t think passion is contagious. I prefer to work with people with passion…people that take work personally. #Leadershipchat -8:39 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LoisMarketing Joining late and speed reading the #LeadershipChat feed — hi everyone. I’m sorry but “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” came first -8:39 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden Doesn’t necessarily get you promoted tho RT @jonathansaar: A passionate leader in most cases can be the most quiet leader #leadershipchat -8:39 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@megmathur@DelaneyKirk: Good to Great. Fierce Leadership. Leader w/out a Title. Difficult Conversations. Find Your Strongest Life #leadershipchat -8:39 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ckburgess#LeadershipChat Passion gets you started, persistence is what carries you through! -8:39 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@Doctor_Wu73 I think some folks on the team NEED to be more operation/execution focused. Unequal passion levels not bad. #leadershipchat -8:39 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@jonathansaar A passionate leader in most cases can be the most quiet leader #leadershipchat -8:38 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@davidmcgraw@LisaPetrilli think about it this way. I love the people and doing xyz. I don’t care about company trash collection business #Leadershipchat -8:38 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TCoughlin@fredmcclimans …and people smarter in areas of personal weakness too. Hire well, trust, motivate, and get out of way. #leadershipchat -8:38 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite RT @swoodruff: @CASUDI I don’t think passion HAS to overtop the banks. But better a little of that than pure technical execution. #leadershipchat -8:37 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Doctor_Wu73#leadershipchat be careful not to look down on those who may not have the same passion level – some just won’t. -8:37 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe I think so; need rm 4 spontaneity RT @CASUDI: @swoodruff contrlld passion~doesn’t passion have a little out of control 2it? #leadershipchat -8:37 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@CASUDI I don’t think passion HAS to overtop the banks. But better a little of that than pure technical execution. #leadershipchat -8:37 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting RT @rtDIRECTOR: #leadershipchat another key to cultural success is the casting of the right people (passionate people) within the company/team. -8:37 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite@LVSConsulting I’ll do you 1 better. A TRUE leader will put extra effort into leading those with whom the don’t see eye2eye #leadershipchat -8:36 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@dan_blakemore RT @millerfinch: I think a leader has to have brains, vision, passion, enthusiasm, and able to coach and lead others to achieve the goal. #leadershipchat -8:36 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@rtDIRECTOR#leadershipchat another key to cultural success is the casting of the right people (passionate people) within the company/team. -8:36 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman@NicWirtz ah, interesting. Yeah, I could see that. Except Lennon came out of celebrity into leadership. Bit different. #leadershipchat -8:36 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@IamGoldie22 RT @Doctor_Wu73: #leadershipchat if you as the leader inspire your team as it is, they will adopt the passion – may not be at the same level of passion tho -8:36 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@NicWirtz@MargieClayman Both passionate, both enjoy and dislike publicity in equal measure, both lead in their own ways. #leadershipchat -8:35 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@mikesansone Passion also needs vulnerability & patience. Frank Robinson was uber-passionate Bcame better leader when last 2 added in #LeadershipChat -8:35 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@millerfinch I think a leader has to have brains, vision, passion, enthusiasm, and able to coach and lead others to achieve the goal. #leadershipchat -8:34 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite RT @swoodruff: Been reading a biography of U.S. Grant. An example of slow, controlled, steady passion. #leadershipchat -8:34 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff Been reading a biography of U.S. Grant. An example of slow, controlled, steady passion. #leadershipchat -8:34 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@jolewitz@JanelleBowden point abt Hitler is well taken. If he had won… YIKES! principles R worth fighting 4/it’s passion v passion #leadershipchat -8:34 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TheBrandChef We need @bigwags to chime in on making your vision (passion) spread effectively through your team! #leadershipchat -8:34 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TCoughlin RT @PatRobeck1ofHis: A good leader knows when to get out of the teams way and let them do their jobs. [hire well & delegate] #leadershipchat -8:33 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@KevinEikenberry RT @DelaneyKirk: …will assign books by great leaders for class to read. Which ones should I include on list? #leadershipchat |Lincoln -8:33 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ldiomede@LisaPetrilli It will run it’s course. As things get back on track, passionate leaders will find their way 2 those positions #LEadershipChat -8:33 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman@TheBrandChef could be. I think if a leader is fueled by heart more than brain, lots of things can cause derailment. #leadershipchat -8:33 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@DelaneyKirk Thinking will assign books by great leaders for class to read. Which ones should I include on list? #leadershipchat -8:33 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden If a leader has passion, will ppl be happy to work for them for less money – 4 opp to be inspired? #leadershipchat -8:32 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe +1 RT @ntalukdar3: It’s called Passion…not “Pass-it-on”! You have to find ppl who aligned with your goals & objectives #leadershipchat -8:32 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@mikesansone RT @Doctor_Wu73: #leadershipchat if you as the leader inspire your team as it is, they will adopt the passion – may not be at the same level of passion tho -8:32 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@RichardNatoli@pprothe And that’s a good point. Coaching involves multiple people. You also need a leader to coach a budding leader. #leadershipchat -8:32 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@charityestrella@starbucker I give my Board and our supporters opportunities to engage in meaningful relationships with our beneficiaries #leadershipchat -8:32 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff It’s true that evil and selfish people can be very passionate, and lead others. Best not to follow! #leadershipchat -8:32 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ntalukdar3 It’s called Passion…not “Pass-it-on”! You have to find ppl who are aligned with your goals & objectives #leadershipchat -8:32 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis@fredmcclimans I would say people who do ind. contrib work are usually “leaders” in their field if they have passion. #LeadershipChat -8:32 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@PatRobeck1ofHis You need to share your belief that each of them will make a difference and have a purpose in the endeavor. #LeadershipChat -8:32 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@DelaneyKirk Teaching grad class on Leadership starting in March. Will all of you come participate? Please? #leadershipchat -8:31 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans@AmySwipeRite I would agree wrt public leaders – they do need emotional intelligence/communications skills to be a leader. #leadershipchat -8:31 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman@NicWirtz ah, yes. Qualifications are sometimes the picket fences that can keep passion under wraps! #leadershipchat -8:31 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Doctor_Wu73#leadershipchat if you as the leader inspire your team as it is, they will adopt the passion – may not be at the same level of passion tho -8:31 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@Starbucker I think it’s a matter of continually sharing the vision and the “vibe” of excitement, no? #leadershipchat -8:30 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly RT @Virulens Phil Jackson is the model. Passionate. Able to communicate it to others, conv them to believers,produce results #LeadershipChat -8:30 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans@SeanMcGinnis The question then becomes can passionate followers be “contributing” leaders by empowering “Leaders”? #leadershipchat -8:30 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis What if a leader is passionate about nasty things? Anyone know a great corp politician who was also passionate? #LeadershipChat -8:30 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@RichardNatoli@pprothe You can coach, but coaching leverages what’s already there. If there isn’t that spark, they will struggle to lead. #leadershipchat -8:30 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting RT @Starbucker: Here’s a question – OK, YOU have the passion, but how do you pass it on to the rest of your team, so you can really soar? #leadershipchat -8:30 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman@pprothe good point. Sometimes the people who most want to lead are only passionate really about leading. #leadershipchat -8:29 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Virulens Phil Jackson is the model. Passionate. Able to communicate it to others, convert them to believers, and produce results. #leadershipchat -8:29 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Starbucker Here’s a question – OK, YOU have the passion, but how do you pass it on to the rest of your team, so you can really soar? #leadershipchat -8:29 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ntalukdar3@fredmcclimans You can make introverts into leaders. Some lead quietly… The key is desire, and goals for outcome. #leadershipchat -8:29 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@AmySwipeRite Passion w/o people skills will likely not be a good leadership mix. Or ANYthing w/o people skills! #leadershipchat -8:29 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@RichardNatoli@fredmcclimans I think you can help people become leaders, but nobody can lead if they can’t inspire someone to follow. #leadershipchat -8:28 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans +1 RT @CASUDI: YES, deff can be introvertedly passionate/enthusiastic about something ~ maybe that is where a genius sits? #leadershipchat -8:28 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli@JanelleBowden Thx 4 Oprah example, she’s a gr8 example of having clarity of vision “Live Ur Best Life” & it resonates #leadershipchat -8:28 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@wilsonellis@swoodruff True. You can also look at the team and feel it in the air. If it’s anger, the mood is despair. #LeadershipChat -8:28 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden@TheBrandChef I probably won’t agree with that. I started a new business on basis of passion, but few bought in. I noticed. #leadershipchat -8:28 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly RT @DavidHolzmer: Unless outer action is authentically connected to internal alignment, the “passion” will only go so far. #LeadershipChat -8:28 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans@ntalukdar3 Excellent point. There are those w/ extreme passion but zero interpersonal skills. Can you make them leaders? #leadershipchat -8:27 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TheBrandChef@JanelleBowden If your passion is strong enough, you won’t notice those that “don’t buy in” – always looking ahead… #leadershipchat -8:26 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@seattledrury RT @DavidHolzmer: Unless outer action is authentically connected to internal alignment, the “passion” will only go so far. #leadershipchat -8:26 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@davidmcgraw RT @ldiomede: Best said. RT @mckra1g: Passion is the fuel: focus is needed 4 the execution. Cant have fwd progress w/o fuel. #Leadershipchat -8:26 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@DavidHolzmer@LisaPetrilli I think so only b/c it’s so easy 2 get caught in the emotionality of the moment. Passion has 2 offer more. #leadershipchat -8:26 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting#leadershipchat Yet passion must also be related to the business, non? Or else misalignment ensues and it doesn’t work. -8:26 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LADYDAY93 RT @charityestrella: I agree that leading with vision is a by-product of true passion. Vision = solutions, mission = band-aids. #leadershipchat -8:25 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@CASUDI@fredmcclimans YES, deff can be introvertedly passionate/enthusiastic about something ~ maybe that is where a genius sits? #leadershipchat -8:25 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis RT @mckra1g: Passion is the fuel: focus is needed 4 the execution. Can’t have fwd progress w/o the fuel. #LeadershipChat -8:25 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@steinerm@KevinEikenberry just because someone is passionate doesn’t mean that others will naturally feed off that passion #Leadershipchat -8:25 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting@rtDIRECTOR#leadershipchat As leaders we need to keep stoking the fires of that passion <- totally agree! Ldrs must find passion in others. -8:25 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden How do you stop losing the passion when others don’t buy into the vision? #leadershipchat -8:25 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TheBrandChef “Passion” gives the leader the ability to take risks. The “Enthusiasm” makes failure more palatable… #LeadershipChat -8:24 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans@MargieClayman Yes, Gauguin is a good example of a “don’t want to be a leader”, and yet he became one despite his presence. #leadershipchat -8:24 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@KevinEikenberry passion is a virus we can choose to spread as a leader. Connect to your passion, let it show – and watch it grow #leadershipchat -8:24 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis@JDEbberly But sometimes strong communicators aren’t passionate at all. Can be phony or worse, even devious. #LeadershipChat -8:24 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Starbucker Good points here- there must be passion for a cause, a cause greater than yourself. #leadershipchat -8:24 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli@DavidHolzmer So would you say, since it’s tested over long haul, that it’s reflected in commitment, steadfastness? #leadershipchat -8:24 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly How long has #LeadershipChat been meeting? There are a LOT of passionate folks in here tonight! WOW!!! Who is facilitator? -8:24 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@jolewitz RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:23 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ntalukdar3@fredmcclimans There are many technologists who are passionate, but are not “vocal”. That’s why we have marketing & PR folks #leadershipchat -8:22 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Starbucker RT @mckra1g: Passion is the fuel: focus is needed 4 the execution. Can’t have fwd progress w/o the fuel. #LeadershipChat (yes indeed) -8:22 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman@fredmcclimans I would point to Gaugin. He was so passionate he turned his life upside down, but he disappeared fr. society. #leadershipchat -8:22 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe Typo in previous > An effective passionate leader can articulate a vision, rally the herd into action towards a goal #LeadershipChat -8:22 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@jolewitz RT @Virulens“The only man nevr 2 B redeemed is the man w/out passion” Ayn Rand. The irredeemable is not a gr8 leader I think #LeadershipChat -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@CASUDI@JDEbberly maybe being a strong communicator is important so you can communicate your passion/vision #leadershipchat -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis RT @arowect: #leadershipchat what is sad is that some people have lost respect for those leaders who have strong passion, some view passion as craziness -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting RT @rtDIRECTOR: #leadershipchat Passion within the culture is the key. People can’t be sleepwalkers and expect the company to do good things. -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ldiomede Best said. RT @mckra1g: Passion is the fuel: focus is needed 4 the execution. Can’t have fwd progress w/o the fuel. #LeadershipChat -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe An effective passionate leader and articulate a vision, rally the herd into action towards a goal #LeadershipChat -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans Does anybody think it is possible to be passionate/enthusiastic in an inward way and NOT be a leader (perhaps by choice)? #leadershipchat -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden Oprah is considered a leader. Is this because of passion? or is that only part of it? #leadershipchat -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@mogusmoves True that. RT @DavidHolzmer: “Passion” really cannot be assessed in the moment. It’s metal is tested over the long haul. #leadershipchat -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis I think immediately of Alan Mulally of @Ford when I think of leaders with passion. #LeadershipChat -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@davidmcgraw Agreed RT @DavidHolzmer: “Passion” really cannot be assessed in the moment. Its metal is tested over the long haul. #Leadershipchat -8:21 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting A strong leader can balance passion, so it doesn’t become irrational single-mindedness. Keep eyes on the prize but… #leadershipchat -8:20 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@wilsonellis@SeanMcGinnis Passion can get in the way b/c the leader wants ppl with his passion but needs ppl passionate abt their areas #leadershipchat -8:20 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite I don’t know if it’s passion or lunacy, but I find that when I’m really excited about something, I sound like a Preacher. #leadershipchat -8:20 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman@arowect I agree, but then some people let passion make them look wild & misdirected. Harder to respect them. #leadershipchat -8:20 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@rtDIRECTOR#leadershipchat Passion within the culture is the key. People can’t be sleepwalkers and expect the company to do good things. -8:20 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@DWesterberg Good leader has the *best* stories re: staff, customers, industry, future. Authentic, inspiring, memorable. #leadershipchat -8:20 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@davidmcgraw Passion may inspire you…you will still need to find away to evoke a shared passion with others #Leadershipchat -8:20 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@DavidHolzmer “Passion” really cannot be assessed in the moment. It’s metal is tested over the long haul. #leadershipchat -8:20 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly Being a strong communicator does help in leadership #LeadershipChat -8:20 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@petevosspr I believe Steve Ballmer is enthusiastic, and @BillGates more passionate. Both are good leaders, but different styles #leadershipchat -8:19 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ntalukdar3 You can see it in their eyes & feel it in their breath…. A passionate leader can’t hide the reasons for their motivation #leadershipchat -8:19 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@charityestrella RT @wilsonellis: People naturally mirror others – Leaders w/ passion, enthusiasm, & vision inspire every one around them. #leadershipchat -8:19 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@PatRobeck1ofHis RT @LisaPetrilli: So how does the passion of a leader affect others? How does it impact your followers? // Exponentially! #LeadershipChat -8:19 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@tokiwana RT @ServantTweeter: Pig or Chicken Leadership? The Chicken contributed the Pig was Passionate about your breakfast gave his life! #Leadershipchat -8:19 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@arowect#leadershipchat what is sad is that some people have lost respect for those leaders who have strong passion, some view passion as craziness -8:19 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis RT @wilsonellis: People naturally mirror others – Leaders w/ passion, enthusiasm, & vision inspire every one around them. #leadershipchat -8:18 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@jolewitz@ServantTweeter heroism is not necesarily leadership – the pig in your example was never around to lead the troops again #leadershipchat -8:18 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@EvaParis Enthusiasm can wane; passion seems deeper, more sustainable #LeadershipChat -8:18 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@charityestrella@margieclayman mission is abt what you can do to help *right now*. Vision is abt what you can do to work yrself out of a job #leadershipchat -8:18 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe Sometimes you might not always be in position to love all you do, but can make the most of process, celebrate the journey #LeadershipChat -8:17 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting IMHO passion comes from deep meaning that permeates the culture. #leadershipchat -8:17 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli Another keeper! RT @ckburgess: Leaders are “people who leave their footprints in their areas of passion.” Author Unknown #LeadershipChat -8:17 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@CASUDI@Starbucker Agree U have to love what you do ~ BTW this is very contagious to people around U/ your team etc… #leadershipchat -8:17 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@wilsonellis People naturally mirror others – Leaders w/ passion, enthusiasm, & vision inspire every one around them. #leadershipchat -8:17 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly@TheBrandChef When you have an idea burning within you w/ desire to teach others – A new passionate leader is born!!!! #LeadershipChat -8:17 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@sixuntilme RT @ldiomede: Passion is what makes blood flow through the veins. It’s the differentiators between a great leader and a mediocre one #LeadershipChat -8:17 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ldiomede Passion is what makes blood flow through the veins. It’s the differentiators between a great leader and a mediocre one #LeadershipChat -8:17 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli So how does the passion of a leader affect others? How does it impact your followers? cc @swoodruff#leadershipchat -8:16 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MegIrving in ordr to be a sucess 1 has unique identity tht only cms from true passion and enthusiasm for ones market #leadershipchat -8:16 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@DavidHolzmer@SeanMcGinnis Oh indeed! Passion can utilize/leverage emotion but it sources from a deeper place. Passion = ‘soul’ quality. #leadershipchat -8:16 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@RichardNatoli@SeanMcGinnis I hired for culture specfically. I can coach the skills but the passion needs to be there in order to grow it. #leadershipchat -8:16 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@TheBrandChef First they have to have clear vision. Then they need to excite others into it. If it’s good, passion will wake #leadershipchat -8:16 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman@SeanMcGinnis I think passionate people will hire passionate people. The unenthused may seem to be missing something. #leadershipchat -8:16 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff Who are some of the most passionate leaders you think of? Me – Steve Jobs. #leadershipchat -8:15 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@petevosspr RT @starbucker You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:15 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MegIrving in order to be a success one has to have a unique identity. That only comes from true passion and enthusiasm for ones market #leadershipchat -8:15 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@megmathur RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:15 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TheBrandChef@swoodruff so how do leaders perpetuate their TRUE enthusiasm and passion? Infectious or something learned? Inherit? #leadershipchat -8:15 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis How is passion connected with hiring and building a culture? Anyone find them to be related in any way? #leadershipchat -8:15 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli That’s a keeper, thk U as always! RT @DavidHolzmer: Enthusiam=emotional experience; Passion = drive that transcends emotion. #leadershipchat -8:15 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@DeniseWBarreto Another key to leadership is self-awareness and self-control. Hard to “lead” others if you can’t lead yourself #leadershipchat -8:15 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@arowect@JanelleBowden#leadershipchat both are crucial, but if your just have personality, you will get tired, passion keeps you persistant -8:15 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@crystalsilver RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:15 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@milenagarg RT @Starbucker: U also have 2 love what u do – you can’t fake passion. Pple can see right thru that. #leadershipchat <— that’s for sure! -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden I think it is important to have passion, but also need to be able to communicate the vision. If you can’t, nobody follows #leadershipchat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@WMFHApts RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@rtDIRECTOR RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@jessicamalnik 100% yes! RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe Absolutely > RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis Vision, clarity of purpose, consistency of direction cal all be hallmarks of passion in leadership. #leadershipchat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #LeadershipChat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff Yes. RT @PatRobeck1ofHis: I think that you need to have a vision first, in order to have something to be passionate about. #leadershipchat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@artchickhb RT @Starbucker: You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@PatRobeck1ofHis I think that you need to have a vision first, in order to have something to be passionate about. #LeadershipChat -8:14 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Starbucker You also have to love what you do – you cannot fake passion. People can see right through that. #leadershipchat -8:13 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman@CASUDI for me, vision serves as a motivation, and it keeps my passion on a path instead of all over the darned place. #leadershipchat -8:13 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@fredmcclimans@swoodruff Passion & enthusiasm go hand-in-hand. The issue is your perspective: inward or outward? Pope or Cheerleader? #leadershipchat -8:13 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@arowect#leadershipchat personality may get you there, passion keeps you there, thats my theory -8:13 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly RT @MegIrving: “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.”-John Maxwell #LeadershipChat -8:13 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@CASUDI@swoodruff so U could have short “bouts” of passion w/o vision ~ agree ~ it’s the enduring/continuing that is key #leadershipchat -8:13 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Virulens “The only man never to be redeemed is the man without passion.” Ayn Rand. The irredeemable is not a great leader I think. #LeadershipChat -8:13 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli@MegMathur Love that example! Unique kind of leadership, and everyone surrounding him exudes passion as well. #LeadershipChat -8:13 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@charityestrella I agree that leading with vision is a by-product of true passion. Vision = solutions, mission = band-aids. #leadershipchat -8:12 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MegIrving “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.”-John Maxwell #leadershipchat -8:12 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LVSConsulting Hi all – just stumbled upon #leadershipchat and, like others, will lurk a bit until I can contribute in a valued way… Thx! -8:12 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TheBrandChef@MargieClayman oh no… passion has heart in it, it just may mean there is a need for it… you hit enthusiasm right on ! #leadershipchat -8:12 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ServantTweeter Pig or Chicken Leadership? The Chicken contributed the Pig was Passionate about your breakfast gave his life! #Leadershipchat -8:12 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Starbucker RT @DWesterberg: Not only passion – but leader knows how to find what to celebrate & energize team (yes, yes, yes!) #leadershipchat -8:12 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@megmathur Bruce Springsteen. Watch Live at Dublin. He surrounds himself w/ experts and gives them turns in the spotlight.@LisaPetrilli#LeadershipChat -8:11 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ckburgess#LeadershipChat First and foremost, you need a burning drive to make things better-Change management is grueling process -8:11 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe Enthusiasm can wane; passion seems deeper, more sustainable #LeadershipChat -8:11 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@CASUDI I think it’s very hard to have enduring passion without a clear vision. #leadershipchat -8:11 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman@ldiomede oooh, wine would make me tired. If I could I’d pump myself full of Red Bull before #leadershipchat (that would be awful) -8:11 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ntalukdar3 “One person with passion is greater than 50 people who are merely interested.” Can’t remember who said it… #leadershipchat -8:11 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis@DavidHolzmer I would agree with you. Can also be reflected in an intensity or focus of purpose, don’t you think? #leadershipchat -8:11 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite@Starbucker You are dead on (as usual). Leading by example is paramount, and a true display of passion. #leadershipchat -8:10 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@JanelleBowden That’s a good question. I think of enthusiasm in more emotional terms. Passion deeper (but w/emotion still) #leadershipchat -8:10 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe RT @MargieClayman: People are comparing passion to buzz & bullets. Sometimes it can be soft tho, like a cool wind on a hot day. #leadershipchat -8:10 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite RT @Starbucker: Another way to show passion – lead by example. Never be afraid to roll up your sleeves and dig in (w/ a smile, of course!) #leadershipchat -8:10 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@DWesterberg Not only passion – but leader knows how to find what to celebrate & energize team – when we win – greater good wins #leadershipchat -8:10 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman People are comparing passion to buzz & bullets. Sometimes it can be soft tho, like a cool wind on a hot day. #leadershipchat -8:10 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@pprothe@Garyvee seems to exude passion everywhere he connects. I think of him when I think of passion. #LeadershipChat but many show it more subtly -8:10 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TheBrandChef Leadership & transparency / Growth in the age of soci media or too easy to “fake?” 1st time participant, long time lurker. #leadershipchat -8:09 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ldiomede@petevosspr Welcome Pete. BRace yourself. #LEadershipChat will wear you out. I like to have a glass of wine beforehand -8:09 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@RichardNatoli For me it comes down to one thing. If the leader doesn’t seem excited and passionate I wonder why the should I be? #leadershipchat -8:09 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis How would you define passion in a leader? I think its good to have a common understanding of what we’re talking about. #leadershipchat -8:09 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly RT @ckburgess: Leaders are “people who leave their footprints in their areas of passion.” Author Unknown #LeadershipChat -8:08 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@arowect@LisaPetrilli#leadershipchat passion is shared through doing and showing that you care, putting time in is a big factor -8:08 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@ckburgess Leaders are “people who leave their footprints in their areas of passion.” Author Unknown #LeadershipChat -8:08 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff@AmySwipeRite Well, I’m not always outwardly enthusiastic. I used to think that meant lack of passion, but not so. #leadershipchat -8:08 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@CASUDI@pprothe one day I hope to have people move furniture for me #leadershipchat (leaders should be willing to do anything!) -8:08 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@AmySwipeRite RT @Starbucker: How best to “show” passion? Keep the high positive energy, always, as hard as that may be to do #leadershipchat -8:07 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@petevosspr I’m Pete, new to #LeadershipChat. Graduate student at Gonzaga in Comms/Leadership, and do PR/SM for RealNetworks, aka @RealTweeter -8:07 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Starbucker How best to “show” passion? Keep the high positive energy, always, as hard as that may be to do #leadershipchat -8:07 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden A leader without passion is like a softdrink without bubbles… no buzz #leadershipchat -8:07 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@wilsonellis@CASUDI I know, I know. But family comes first. I’ve had health issues to deal with. Everyone is healing nicely. #leadershipchat -8:07 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly I would consider Brian Clark @copyblogger to be passionate – He is a passionate leader in copywriting – Just read his blog! #LeadershipChat -8:06 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis@swoodruff As you defined it in your post today, I would agree that passion is a big strength in a leader. #leadershipchat -8:06 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@Doctor_Wu73#leadershipchat Mark Messier – former NHL captain – wears heart on sleeve. Picked others up. Never quit. Set an example. True leadership -8:05 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@swoodruff Indeed! RT @mikesansone: I can follow a leader with a passion, hard to follow a leader with a pathy (apathy) #leadershipchat -8:04 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis Woot! Firsta official #leadershipchat from the beginning. So excited. Feel like a kid in a candy store…. -8:04 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@mikesansone I can follow a leader with a passion, hard to follow a leader with a pathy (apathy) #LeadershipChat -8:03 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@MargieClayman everyone is used to my Tuesday routine now, right? #leadershipchat followed without pause by #custserv! Join me, mah friends! -8:03 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@charityestrella RT @jdebberly: Heads Up to my followers: I will be participating in a new chat tonight – #LeadershipChat from 8p to 9p ET. You’re Invited! -8:03 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JanelleBowden Hi everyone. Thought I’d pop in today and check out this chat. Will probably lurk until I feel I have something to offer. #leadershipchat -8:02 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli Let’s get this party started. We’re talking Importance of Passion in #leadership – Who strikes U as passionate leader & WHY? #LeadershipChat -8:02 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@TheAfter5Edge RT @JDEbberly: Heads Up to my followers: I will be participating in a new chat tonight – #LeadershipChat from 8p to 9p ET. You’re Invited! -8:01 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@JDEbberly Heads Up to my followers: I will be participating in a new chat tonight – #LeadershipChat from 8p to 9p ET. You’re Invited! -8:01 PM Nov 30th, 2010
@LisaPetrilli@swoodruff A large number of PASSIONATE leaders, I hope. Just like Sicilians – who are passionate, not wrathful! #leadershipchat -8:00 PM Nov 30th, 2010
#LeadershipChat is hosted each Tuesday at 8pmET by @LisaPetrilli and @swoodruff (mug-shots below). This week’s chat was an “open-mic” format: bring it, and discuss it.
We spent a good bit of time discussing the differences between Leadership, influence, motivation and manipulation. We also discussed the hiring/firing of bad apples and what it takes to be a leader – even if you are not in a leadership role. There was also an interesting discussion about surrounding yourself with the right team, prompted in part by @LouImbriano, and some interesting marriage-related comments by @berkson0 - all in all a great “open mic” discussion. I hope you enjoy the transcript as much as I enjoyed participating in the chat.
And please, remember to read from the bottom up! One additional note: If you’d like to see this type of summary for the Analyst/Influence chat that Steve Loudermilk (@loudyoutloud) and I host each week, let me know and I’ll hire somebody to make it happen =:-)
@LouImbriano@fredmcclimans: Sometimes the best way to judge a person is by the company they keep, who they trust, who they follow #leadershipchat <~ YES -9:25 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
@fredmcclimans Goodnight all, and thank you for giving me something (and some people) to be thankful for this year. #leadershipchat -9:22 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
@bruceserven RT @CASUDI: Thankful for the teams, individuals and other supporters who have helped me be successful in many endevours #Leadershipchat -9:21 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
@CarlSorvino RT @LisaPetrilli: Time 2 get back onto I-65, I am so thankful for #LeadershipChat family – wishing you all the happiest of Thanksgivings! See you next Tues! -9:18 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @LisaPetrilli Time 2 get back onto I-65, I am so thankful for #LeadershipChat family – wishing you all the happiest of Thanksgivings! See you next Tues! -9:18 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
@LisaPetrilli@livepath You are a sweetheart! Will I get to finally meet you at SXSW or SOBCon? I’m planning to be at both… #LeadershipChat -9:10 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
@SeanMcGinnis@LisaPetrilli Thanks so much for #leadershipchat. Sorry I was late. Hope to do better next week, and hope to meet IRL at the Drake on 1st! -9:10 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
@CarlSorvino RT @swoodruff: Happy Thanksgiving, all you fine #LeadershipChat folks! See you next Tuesday! <—Ditto! Bummed I missed tonight’s chat. -9:09 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
@swoodruff Happy Thanksgiving, all you fine #LeadershipChat folks! See you next Tuesday! -9:08 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
@swoodruff Can’t seem to get WhattheHashtag to work for tonight’s #LeadershipChat transcript. Anyone smarter than me know how to pull this off? -9:06 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
@mccjustin@SeanMcGinnis (re hr) I’m learning culture fit, then passion, then skillset, then job req’s is the filtering that works best #leadershipchat -9:03 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
@LisaPetrilli@Robert_Rose That’s twice in 1 day you’ve been a sweetie… Thank you, kind sir I’m thankful we’re on similar journeys… #LeadershipChat -9:02 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @LouImbriano@berkson0 if your going to cook the meal, you should have input on the groceries. I believe Bill Parcells stated that once. #leadershipchat -9:01 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @quality1 Awesome RT @swoodruff Ill tell you what Im thankful for. I get to see my Marine son tomorrow, back from Guantanamo! Yee-haw! #leadershipchat -9:01 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @fredmcclimans@berkson0 People spend more time vetting employees than spouses. Potential spouses and background checks = bad… Very bad. #leadershipchat -9:01 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @SeanMcGinnis@mccjustin As a lawyer, I understand it as well. As a business leader, I agree completely that building a case 1st stinks. #leadershipchat -9:00 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @livepath So far, vision, team, empathy, example, ability to grow people…. #leadershipchat. Keep it ccomin’ -8:59 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @SeanMcGinnis RT @livepath: As a leader, my biggest strength is my strategic vision and ability to set direction based on that strategy. #leadershipchat -8:59 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @LisaPetrilli New Q – What to do if part of C-Suite incl yourself strongly disagree w/CEO strategies? #LeadershipChat -8:58 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @swoodruff I’ll tell you what I’m thankful for. I get to see my Marine son tomorrow, back from Guantanamo! Yee-haw! #leadershipchat -8:58 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @SeanMcGinnis@mccjustin I think you;re right about the big co allowing firing (after dotted I’s and crossed T’s) Need 2 bld case 1st. #leadershipchat -8:57 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @livepath Finish this statement: As a leader, my biggest strength is my ______. Talk amongst yourselves. #leadershipchat -8:57 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @CASUDI Thankful for the teams, individuals and other supporters who have helped me be successful in many endevours #Leadershipchat -8:57 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @newholla I fault managers/leaders for perpetuating the “bad apples”, it doesn’t happen overnight #leadershipchat -8:56 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @quality1 Got to run. Happy Thanksgiving 2 those who celebrate it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Lisa & Steve-thx 4 this chat #leadershipchat -8:56 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @SeanMcGinnis Also thankful for the investment my co has made in developing me. Recently completed adv leadership course. Twas great! #leadershipchat -8:56 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @mccjustin I found in small business it was hard to fire, in big biz (corp) some HR gymnastics, but was easier to fire. SMB handcuffs #leadershipchat -8:55 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @davidmcgraw I am thankful for the Men and Women who participate in this chat. Without them, my Tuesday evenings would not be the same #LeadershipChat -8:54 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @quality1 RT @pprothe …if..chance, isnt it better 2 focus on whats working? the positive. Motivate into action vs submission#leadershipchat -8:54 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @pprothe Thanks all for Wild West #LeadershipChat. Was hard to keep the fingers on the keyboard. -8:54 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @LisaPetrilli I agree; thankful for oppt’y 2 share vision RT @ckburgess: #LeadershipChat – Thankful for Twitter & ability to share leadership vision -8:53 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @livepath Thankful for my family, freedom, intelligent network of friends/peers, work that I love and serving the best clients around. #leadershipchat -8:53 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @steinerm@jimworth agreed, and the coach MUST be able to accept the fact that there are *issues* and be willing to address them. #Leadershipchat -8:53 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @swoodruff@mccjustin Open Mic. We’ve been talking about manipulation, firing bad employees, and what we’re thankful for! #leadershipchat -8:53 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @SeanMcGinnis I’m thankful to be given the freedom to re-invent our business from the ground up. #leadershipchat -8:52 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @sixuntilme RT @pprothe: Seriously-if given chance, isn’t it better to focus on what’s working? the positive. Motivate into action versus submission #leadershipchat -8:52 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @pprothe Seriously-if given chance, isn’t it better to focus on what’s working? the positive. Motivate into action versus submission #leadershipchat -8:52 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @sixuntilme@swoodruff That makes sense from a business perspective. But not all leaders are “bosses.” Some are part of social circles. #leadershipchat -8:51 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @swoodruff What am I thankful for? “Meeting” all of you here (and some of you in real life – Lisa, Kerri, Lou, Leigh…) #leadershipchat -8:51 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @livepath@swoodruff toxic attitudes are often trickle down from toxic (past/present) leadership though. Gotta use care #leadershipchat -8:51 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @davidmcgraw I worked for an exec whose motto was fire the leadership team and the troops will come in line #LeadershipChat -8:50 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @blehr11@CASUDI OK if keep buddy for u but does cause resentment with remaing staff tuff to carry small Co #LeadershipChat -8:50 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @sixuntilme@newholla Totally true. Sometimes it’s ignorance that can be educated out of them. And other times they’re just rotten. #leadershipchat -8:49 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @swoodruff@sixuntilme I think you can re-align people in mismatched roles. But toxic attitudes (over the long haul)? Risky investment. #leadershipchat -8:49 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @livepath Many of us have been cheesed by reorg/termination happy Csuite & exp. the fallout. FIRE EVERYONE is often a lemming call. #leadershipchat -8:49 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @quality1 RT @fredmcclimans Hiring much more important than firing. …weeding out under-performers (or personality mismatches) works. #leadershipchat -8:48 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @jimworth Coaching and transparency can help the bad apples get better. You change the people(coach) or change the people (replace) #leadershipchat -8:48 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @steinerm Def convenient! RT @DavidHolzmer: Cant it also be–in *some* cases, not all–that the “bad apples” are actually scapegoats? #Leadershipchat -8:48 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @steinerm@LisaPetrilli it was and still is, but diff people at diff levels have diff perspectives, all of which are valuable & true #Leadershipchat -8:47 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @fredmcclimans Hiring is much more important than firing. That said, weeding out under-performers (or even personality mis-matches) works. #leadershipchat -8:47 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @davidmcgraw@swoodruff No empl performance tolerance 2night. I suspect we would have all been fired at some point by theses standards #LeadershipChat -8:46 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @jimworth 360s are very powerful, plus a collective perf. appraisal with input from peers all lead to better performance in a matrix #leadershipchat -8:46 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @newholla@swoodruff Software sales now, mortgage sales prior. in dmand and they knw it, so they always have somthing to fall back on #leadershipchat -8:46 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @sixuntilme Some bad apples just don’t know better – do you think they can be taught to change for the better? #leadershipchat -8:46 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @DavidHolzmer Can’t it also be–in *some* cases, not all–that the “bad apples” are actually scapegoats? #leadershipchat -8:45 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @blehr11@davidmcgraw have current project causing surge I hire temps & then pick ones I like permanently worked so far #LeadershipChat -8:44 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @CASUDI@berkson0 bad situation where you had bad apple and cant fire ~ dont get into that situation my advice #leadershipchat -8:44 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
Feature | @pprothe Ouch RT @swoodruff: So the main conclusion of our chat so far tonight is to FIRE PEOPLE! Wow, we have gone wild west… ;>} #leadershipchat -8:44 PM Nov 23rd, 2010
It’s hard to think of any aspect of any market sector that doesn’t involve, or revolve around, influence. Back on October 7th, Steve Loudermilk (@loudyoutloud) and I tried a novel approach to our Analyst Relations/Influence chat (#ARchat) by engaging in a joint chat session with #B2Bchat, the B2B chat hosted by Ksenia Coffman (@kseniacoffman), Jeremy Victor (@jeremyvictor), Andrew Spoeth (@andrewspoeth) & the crew at @b2bento. 
#LeadershipChat is hosted each Tuesday at 8pmET by 
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