In the preface to her book The Trouble With Passion, University of Michigan scholar Erin Cech writes about discovering “passion-seeking” as a regular reference point in people’s career conversations: ...
In my two decades as an organizational consultant, I've observed a consistent pattern: Employees who feel passionate about their work are more likely to take initiative in reshaping their roles. This ...
“Follow your passion” is a popular mantra for career decision-making in the United States. Passion-seeking seems like a promising path for avoiding the potential drudgery of a life of paid work, but ...
This article originally appeared on The Life Currency. Everything has a honeymoon stage, including your job. As a new employee, it starts off blissful. The days, weeks and months go by then your daily ...
It’s late Friday evening when I’m on a Zoom call with Jamie, an ambitious young entrepreneur I’ve been mentoring for the past year. He’s going on about his latest venture and the rapid growth his new ...
From business leaders to athletes to everyday employees, passion is often cited as a key ingredient in the success of high achievers. Consider Elon Musk, whose passion is undeniable. He followed this ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After earning bachelor’s degrees in engineering and sociology, I was determined to do what I love. I headed straight to graduate ...
The pandemic has prompted millions of people to examine the way work fits into their lives, including how to do work that they're passionate about. As people continue to move around in the Great ...
Passion Works is a beacon for creativity and inclusivity across the region. What began as an experiment in kindness, Passion Work Studio in Athens, Ohio transformed a small gesture into a big idea: to ...