Find Your Passion: The Hidden Accelerator in Leadership Development

Published: January 29, 2025

Find Your Passion: The Hidden Accelerator in Leadership Development

Zenger Folkman found that “passion” isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s a measurable, strategic lever for organizational success. Our method begins with self-discovery, challenging traditional talent management by encouraging individuals to explore what naturally energizes them, what they genuinely enjoy, and what brings them true fulfillment.

Breaking research, based on data from 4,164 leaders, reveals that passion significantly impacts performance across 17 out of 19 leadership competencies—transforming how organizations develop talent.

Key Learning Objectives:

  1. Uncover the direct correlation between passion and leadership effectiveness
  2. Explore how passion varies across age groups, genders, and organizational levels
  3. Gain actionable strategies for identifying and nurturing passion-driven talent

Passion is not just an emotion—it’s your most powerful performance tool.

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