The Success Equation
Consultants love formulas or equations. We also like shapes, charts and graphs, but we think formulas make us look smart (in the "king of the nerds- Mr. Wizard- way"). Below is my current best thinking on the success equation:
Talent + Training x Passion = Success
Now let me break it down for you:
Talent
Talent is innate ability. You are born with it. For example: Some people are naturally competitive. Others may be naturally good at seeing patterns in complexity. Still others may be gifted in breaking complex topics down in a brief conversation so that their colleagues can also understand them.
Everyone has natural talent in some area. You can tell when you are performing a task or activity that is using your innate talent because the task seems easy. It feels effortless and the actual steps involved in the task energize and invigorate you.
Training
I use training to describe the many different learning experiences available to all of us. School, work experience and adversity all offer us the opportunity to learn and grow. When you add Talent to Training, you have a powerful combination.
Passion
Talent and Training are the engine that can propel us toward success but passion is the high-octane fuel that hurls us forward and sustains our drive over time. An abundance of passion can help get us through the difficult times during our success journey. It is an accelerant and a catalyst.
We often hear athletes say; "I just wanted it more than he did". They are describing the difference in passion between them and their rival.
Notice that Passion is a multiplier. Passion helps increase Talent and Training exponentially. It enhances what Talent and Training bring to the equation. I have seen individuals with limited Talent and Training succeed by applying whatever they had in these areas with great Passion.
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David Lorenzo has more than 20 years of business experience as a successful corporate executive, entrepreneur, strategist, author, and speaker. He has worked with and mentored some of the world's most successful businesspeople while helping lead many large organizations to unprecedented success. His latest book is titled: Career Intensity: Business Strategy for Workplace Warriors and Entrepreneurs.
Mr. Lorenzo's experience in starting new business enterprises and repositioning under-performing business units, along with his ability to implement innovative performance improvement solutions, makes him one of today's most sought-after trusted advisors.
Mr. Lorenzo is a participant in the Wharton Fellows Program at the University of Pennsylvania, a management think tank that meets regularly to analyze and address timely business issues. He received his MBA from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University, and he received a Masters of Science in Strategic Communications from Columbia University in New York City.
Dave's blog is http://www.dlorenzo.com/blog
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