Lessons from a 4am cab ride in Chicago

It’s been a very long time since a story was posted on thepassionformula.com and I’ll spare the excuses and say what the real reason is for that — I’ve simply not prioritized it. saying that, I recently had an experience that I think is worth sharing. Last week I attended a yearly industrial automation & controls… Continue reading Lessons from a 4am cab ride in Chicago

A restaurant proprietor in San Fran…never be scared.

Last night I was in San Francisco for business and ate at the bar of Ristorante Umbria. About 1/2 way through my meal, a guy hanging out at the bar - Giulio - introduced himself and we got chatting. We had a great discussion about football, the fact that the Lions were robbed and the… Continue reading A restaurant proprietor in San Fran…never be scared.

The dangers of becoming a ‘Noah’ – be horizontal!

I recently watched the movie Noah and NO this isn’t a post about the biblical accuracy of the film or religion -- rather it’s a post of the dangers of becoming a zealot. Lets first look at the definition of ‘zealot’ ‘Zealot - a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious,… Continue reading The dangers of becoming a ‘Noah’ – be horizontal!

Is it really all about who you know? Be the spark!

Many people say 'it's not about what you know, it's about who you know' and although we all know connections are great...this statement isn't always true. Perhaps passion with persistent energy spark is even better?? Why do I say this? Something happened yesterday with great friend of mine. He started a new job. I won't use his real name… Continue reading Is it really all about who you know? Be the spark!

Meet Mike Lipkin – The Magic of Eye Contact

Back in April I was at a leadership meeting in Atlanta and they brought in an outside speaker, Mike Lipkin. He is one of the best motivational speakers I've seen and although I'm simplifying a lot -- I summarize his message as 'either we become the best, or we become irrelevant. There is no middle ground.'… Continue reading Meet Mike Lipkin – The Magic of Eye Contact