Introduction 13 Introduction oduction assion-Driven Teams. Just what is a passion-driven team? Relying on my trusty dictionary, here's my interpretation: A cooperative group of people linked in common purpose (who are) forcibly compelled toward an activity that they like, that they find important, and in which they invest time and energy. Wow. Who wouldn't want to be on a team like that? The one question that needs answering is "Where is the compelling force?" The answer to that question has been elusive for many managers. After 20-plus years as a business owner, trainer, consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, and columnist, and with all of my work revolving around workplace issues and having worked with executives and leadership teams in Fortune 500 companies, as well as owners and management teams in small and mid-sized companies, I've come to a few conclusions about that compelling force: P 13