Only those who truly love their work can succeed.
Passion is a success factor that many underestimate. David Sarnoff, pioneer of commercial broadcasting, already said as much.
What passion means for leaders
More than half of the CEOs of the largest US companies had only average grades in school. It takes more than education to succeed.
Through passion, leaders can achieve a great deal. It is the source of energy that overcomes resistance and is contagious to others.
What passion looks like in practice
“Partido a partido” – game by game to the top
When Diego Simeone took over Atlético Madrid in 2011, the club was an underdog behind Real and Barça. With his motto “game by game” and sheer energy on the touchline, he won their first league title since 1996 in 2014.
A broken leg in 1999 – then five straight titles
In 1999 Michael Schumacher broke his leg at Silverstone. He came back, worked on the car with his technicians as an “engineer in the cockpit” and won five consecutive world titles with Ferrari from 2000 to 2004.
Champions again after 30 years: Klopp’s fire
After narrowly missing the title in 2019, Jürgen Klopp refused to be discouraged: Liverpool won the Champions League and, in 2020, their first English title in 30 years. His energy spread to players and fans alike.
What the animation shows
A flame that never stands still: energy rises and carries others along.
