We often think of people being passionate about what they do… but there are more than a few instances where some are passionate about what they don’t like about what they do. Leaders need to be on the lookout for discontented employees and help them reach for something better: that doesn’t necessarily mean they have to change jobs… sometimes all it takes is asking them what they think might need to be changed. Managers often overlook the little things they can do to help employees re-discover the passion that led them to their positions in the first place. Things like adding duties or responsibilities, assigning special projects, being sensitive to interpersonal dynamics, letting them vent frustrations, and/or telling them you appreciate their efforts might be beneficial. Don’t be afraid to engage your employees and ask them what they think is good and maybe not so good about what they’re doing: if you’re open and empathic and willing to be flexible that might not be such a difficult conversation. Help your employees discover how to be more passionate about what they do today.
Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910): English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing
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