Motto Magazine published an interview with Deepak Chopra in the interview he is asked the question “How can companies and individuals bring more passion and soul to the workplace?” I thought that his answer was deeply insightful:
The way to get more passion in the workplace is to actually change the way we select people for the jobs they do. In the words of some really great leadership authors, companies need to put the right people in the right seat. That means understanding their inner values. Instead of asking people the usual questions about their resume or curriculum vitae, you ask them questions like:
- What’s your purpose?
- What kind of contribution do you make to the world?
- What’s your passion?
- What are your peak experiences?
- What are the top qualities you look for in a good friend?
- Who are your heroes and heroines from mythology and legend, and from history and religion?
- What are your unique talents and how do you like to express them?
- What are the best qualities you express in your relationships? (Those are the qualities that allow soul to manifest in the world and in the work place.)
What this means is that, instead of a resume, you do a soul profile. I frequently ask people to answer those questions using three words or three phrases, so they end up with about 25 words that express the longing of their soul.
The point is well taken, interviews are focused on the persons skills and cultural fit. We neglect to look for the individuals passion. These questions are a great way to inquire into a persons passion.
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