Don’t Underestimate the Passionate Employee

Professional skills and industry knowledge are undoubtedly important assets for an employee to possess.

But is it the only thing that breeds success in the workplace?

No. So then what should you look for?

Look for the employee with passion.

Employees with passion may not be the top of their class. They may not be the highest educated or even the most technically sound individuals in the group. But these individuals resoundingly stand out of the crowd for their own, notable strengths.

Why?

Passion fuels purpose.

Passionate employees seek meaning. They are highly sensitive about the purpose of their role and what that means for the success of the company. Passionate employees more often go out of their way to make an impact on others by using their given purpose to make connections that are personal and meaningful.

These types of employees know perseverance. They are hyper aware of where they have room for improvement and they utilize their resources to make up for it. Their passion to succeed drives them to be greater, even if they have to work harder than others to do so.

Moreover, passion cannot be taught.

Passionate individuals may not always come equipped with the sharpest, keenest set of skills.

But passion will get them there.

These employees want to be there. They want to grow, to succeed and likely want you to notice their achievements.

So whether you are hiring for a position or are in a position of management where you are responsible for leading your employees, look for the ones with passion.

Nurture their resilience and their willingness to grow and you will see their passion take them to the next level. To where they were meant to be.