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

Discover how small the world really is – with the right focus…

Last week I travelled to the northeast to meet some folks in our sensor business. It was my first visit to their site, just outside of Boston, for that we’ve engaged over email, telepresence and conference calls over the last year and it was time to do a whiteboard session.  There just is no substitute for… Continue reading Discover how small the world really is – with the right focus…

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!

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

Harvard University helps prove the Passion Formula – Talking about yourself can be as pleasurable as sex…

I came across this article last week and thought it was good to share it. The Harvard University Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab did a study on why talking about yourself with friends can be as pleasurable as sex. Their website says 'The goal of the Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Lab is to contribute… Continue reading Harvard University helps prove the Passion Formula – Talking about yourself can be as pleasurable as sex…