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Leading with Passion
The story behind Leading with Passion:
10 Essentials for Inspiring Others by John J. Murphy.
Some people believe there are no coincidences. I am one of them. That is why it came as no surprise when Mac Anderson called me to inquire about my interest in writing a book on leadership and inspiration. At that very time, I was writing a 265-page book titled, Sage Leadership: Awakening the Spirit in Work.
As it turns out, this is exactly what Mac was looking forsomething that went deep into the soul of leadership. | | | |
| Over the years, I have learned that to inspire others we must be "in-spirit" ourselvesa state of fearless, effortless flow. We must lead with purpose, heart and graceto name a few. These "essentials" were exactly what Mac was looking for in a new leadership title. In a matter of minutes, we agreed on the title, Leading with Passion: 10 Essentials for Inspiring Others.
The 10 Essentials covered in Leading with Passion are not the only essentials. They do tap into the heart and soul of othersa missing link in many businesses and governments today. If there is one thing I have learned in teaching thousands of people from over 50 countries, it is that, "The heart has reasons that reason cannot know," to quote Pascal. In other words, people need more than facts, data and analysis to emotionally relate to what needs to be done and why. We need context, not just content. Wise leaders get this! When I submitted the manuscript, Mac could feel the energy and passion in this book. In addition to the wording, I also offered the idea of using the metaphor of "lighting a candle" as an image of leadership.
Buddha once said, "Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle cannot be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."
During my many years of research, observation and teaching, I felt a strong symbolic connection to the idea of sharing the "light." The imagery in this book carries this theme and is spectacular.
I am thrilled with the reception Leading with Passion is getting. It is a book from my heart as well as my mind, a sharing of great insight and wisdom I have witnessed over the years. Like the candle, I hope this book reaches and lights up of the lives of millions. The 10 Essentials in Leading with Passion certainly light up my life.
Today, I'd like to share the introduction of Leading with Passion with you: | | From Leading with Passion
by John J. Murphy | | | Light a match in a dark room and watch as the light instantly overcomes the darkness. Observe the power and grace of that single, solitary flame dancing with life. Now light several candles or kindle a fire and experience the added warmth and comfort extending from that first, vulnerable flame through others. This is the heart and soul of leadershipthe essence of inspiring others. It is about courageously casting off fear, doubt and limiting beliefs and giving people a sense of hope, optimism and accomplishment. It is about bringing light into a world of uncertainty and inspiring others to do the same. This is what we call passion, the fire within.
Passion is a heartfelt energy that flows through us, not from us. It fills our hearts when we allow it to and it inspires others when we share it. It is like sunlight flowing through a doorway that we have just opened. It was always there. It just needed to be accepted and embraced. Under the right conditions, this "flow" appears effortless, easy and graceful. It is doing what it is meant to do. It is reminding us that we are meant to be purposeful. We are meant to be positive. We are meant to be passionate. We feel this when we listen to and accept our calling in life. We feel it as inspiration when we open the door of resistance and let it in.
Inspiration springs forth when we allow ourselves to be "in-spirit," aligned with our true essence. Stop and think about it: When you feel truly passionate and inspired about someone or something, what frame of mind are you in? What are you willing to do? What kind of effort are you willing to put forth? How fearful are you? Chances are, you feel motivated to do whatever it takes, without fear or doubt, to turn your vision into reality. You grow in confidence. You believe you can do it. You are committed from the heart and soul.
The purpose of this book is to clarify and offer ten key factors for leading with passion and inspiring peak performance. These "essentials" serve to guide and remind leaders how they can "open the door" and facilitate flow. By practicing these essentials, you will tap the extraordinary potential in yourself and others and realize results you may never have dreamed possible. Look to any inspiring leader and you will see these key factors in action. Observe the best of the best and you will witness the power of passionate leadership. Make no mistake - leading with passion inspires world change. It is the only thing that ever really has. | |
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All the best,
Mac Anderson
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