How do you inspire passion in others?

From the Past President

By Tom O. Michel, LACP

Truly, I don’t actively do anything other than express my own passion for our noble industry. If anyone knows me, they know that I love — and I mean love — our business. This industry has given more to me than I can ever give to it. I take it as an honor that I wake up every morning knowing that I am helping to protect families and businesses. What also inspires me is to invest in other NAIFA members. There is nothing that I love more than to see good people do well and receive the recognition they deserve. Elevating leaders has been one of the most effective ways that I’ve seen to inspire not just passion, but a passion that is sustainable, in others.

From the President

By Lawrence Holzberg, LUTCF, LACP

I focus in on putting together a winning team. Passion, like enthusiasm, is contagious. It’s all about putting together the right talent and getting the team aligned to a common goal. Passion comes from wanting to win, putting in the hard work and letting the results follow. Passion has to be part of the team’s culture and actively and positively reinforced to inspire others.