Passion vs Skill which is important?

In numerous enterprises, the attribute of “Passion” is heralded as an indispensable element in the recruitment process. My personal observations and experiences have demonstrated that performance fluctuates markedly based on an individual’s fervor and innate motivation towards a particular task Passion vs Skill.

This factor gains heightened significance in leadership positions, where one must perpetually delineate and chase a vision. Recently, I had the privilege of listening to Dr. Vivek Mansingh (currently the head of R&D at Dell in India) at a Leadership summit, where he discoursed on a topic intriguingly titled – Leadership begins where Logic ends. He posits that the majority of our brain is governed by emotions, with a mere fraction dedicated to logic (a claim corroborated by certain scientific findings I encountered online). Regarding the oft-cited claim that Einstein utilized only 4% of his brain, I found no substantial evidence to support this and most literature I reviewed suggests that this figure is more myth than fact. Nonetheless, one observation stood out from both his experiences and mine: individuals typically employ a limited portion of their brain, and it is the emotional impetus that mobilizes the remainder.

When we seek individuals who exhibit passion for a specific task or role, it activates the emotional sector of their brain, channeling all their vigor towards the objective. This is the mechanism through which ordinary individuals achieve extraordinary feats that once seemed insurmountable. It is the unwavering drive, fervor, vitality, and dedication that “Passion” infuses which propels them towards superior outcomes.

This elucidates the rationale behind the imperative to discern “Passion” for a mission/task/project. Albeit gauging it may be nebulous, it becomes as pivotal as evaluating skills in the hiring process for key roles within a company.