“PASSION and LEADERSHIP”

By: Theresa O. Balance

Passion, a word we always hear. A word I encountered many times as

I read an article. A word that stuck my mind and made me ask, is there
really a passion in my heart?
The travel way to an end of reading was such an inspiration. I was
really encouraged. None a single phrase I didn’t meditate about. And
honestly, it brought greater learning and reflection on where am I as a
teacher and as a leader.
I am the only person who can evaluate what is within, but all that
surrounds me can testify where I am and who I am to them. And yes, a great
feeling of satisfaction and a little bit of lamentation caught me. Why?
Because I know that passion is in me, but its’ fire doesn’t whack as it was
before.
A great leader must possess a great passion for in the latter there is
power. A power to change life, a power to change what our national hero
concluded, “Ang Kabataan ang Pag-asa ng Bayan”, a status of great
transformation. It is a change for better that will only be realized if we, as a
teacher and leader will be bottled-up with true passion. It is the dedication,
enthusiasm, eagerness, zealousness, commitment, feeling, vehemence and
intensity of what we have been called, is the true spirit of fulfilling our
mission. A mission God entrusted us to do; the privilege of reaching our
children. This is the reason why we have a so called child-centered
curriculum. Knowing and fulfilling what they need, above all is our priority,
regardless of the bulk of reports.
Passion is the fruit of love. Dedication, honesty, integrity and temper
are fruits of passion. Neither let others nor the situations of dilemma take
your passion for this is the armor not everyone can have. It is within, it
should always be within to shine. It should be managed balance for a better
outcome. It should not be keep above pride. It should always be energized to
make the most of it. It is not learned nor acquired. It is a God’s gift only few
people can have. It should be use for a better purpose. It should be use for
leadership.
Leadership without passion is like boating without a paddle -without
consistency and transparency of reaching what really our life aims to be.
Everybody can be a leader but not everybody can lead with the touch of care
and prayer. In whatever we do, in whatever situations we have as future
leader, passion is a must. Yes, not all were given with great passion but
everybody can have if we ask and put it into constant practice in order to
develop. Leadership and passion works hand-on-hand. It is a two inseparable
word for an absolute profession. It is the first and last step for producing a
superb followers and receivers.
In educational leadership, it is the aroma of success and of legacy. It is
a virtue we must sustain. It is an asset we must remain. It is the candle
whose light must keep on burning!
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