‘CQ + PQ > IQ’

25 Jul

Posted by: Bryan in: Passionate people, Podcast recommendations, Worth reading

That’s “Curiosity Quotient” plus “Passion Quotient” is greater than “Intelligent Quotient.”

… so says Thomas Friedman, New York times op-ed columnist and author of the best seller The World Is Flat, which was recently re-released in “updated and expanded” form.

I was fortunate to catch an interview with Friedman on the Tim Russert Show on CNBC over the weekend. And one of Friedman’s notions is that while intelligence is certainly important, curiosity and passion are even more valuable in the “flat world.” It is this combination that will push us forward, driving creativity and innovation.

Those thoughts resonate with me here in the world of social media, where I interact with curious and passionate people every day. Here are a few of them:

Mike Bellina is my co-host on the New Comm Road Podcast. Just a few days after meeting at the FIR/ATS Geek Dinner in New York City in June, Mike had listened to my first two episodes and e-mailed me to ask how he could be part of the show. Now, he’s my co-host on NCR.
Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson. With their twice-weekly For Immediate Release program, these two business podcasting pioneers have set the bar for the rest of us. I’ve sucked up more than 150 hours of podcasting education from the dynamic duo over the past year-plus, and if New Comm Road is in any way a sucess, they are certainly part of the reason why.
Christopher Penn is the indefatigable host of the Financial Aid Podcast. He’s a master marketer in the new media space, and he consistently produces 5-6 quality shows a week. Amazing.
Chris Brogan is a prolific blogger for LifeHack.org, ChrisBrogan.com, and the Grasshopper Factory, and he also hosts the Fat Guy Gets Fit podcast. I met Chris at BarCamp Boston less than two months ago, and he’s quickly become a good friend. Chris is always encouraging, thoughtful, and full of new ideas. One of those was dreaming up PodCamp Boston, along with Chris Penn, while several others will be unveiled in a big way over at the Grasshopper Factory very soon. I can’t wait.
C.C. Chapman. A man who knows music and digital marketing, and someone who’s also making a splash in Second Life.
Mitch Joel is the visionary behind Six Pixels of Separation who invited me onto his podcast earlier this month during my family vacation in Montreal. Mitch’s “six points of separation” for landing a job in digital marketing and starting a blog from the past two weeks are must-listens.
I also met Joseph Jaffe for the first time at the Geek Dinner. His Across the Sound podcasts have included episodes from a plane and a train. Where next, Joe?
Lee Hopkins. This Down Under gentleman is the new “voice” of New Comm Road. His sense of humo[u]r is unparalleled, and his efforts to “liven up” the often-sluggish new media space in Australia are always welcomed by this former Brisbane resident.

And there are many, many more, including Michael Bailey, Ted Demopoulos, Steve Garfield, Steve Runner, Shel Israel, Toby Bloomberg, John Wall, Clinton Alvord, Ed Lee, David Jones, Terry Fallis, Donna Papacosta, Christopher Carfi, and Jackie Danicki.

To all of you listed and to those I’ve forgotten to mention here: Your curiosity and your passion are inspirational. Thank you for helping to make the world a flatter place.

10 Responses

Ed Lee
25|Jul|2006 1

Thanks for the shout out Bryan - you certainly put me in with some other luminaries. I hope Dave realises you’ve put us in order of our contribution!

It goes with out saying that someone as passionate as yourself should be in that list as well!

I was at a seminar a few years ago where the speaker stressed the importance of EQ (emotional intelligence) in the business world - I think I laughed him off but now I’ve drunk the koolaid and embraced the social media revolution, I wholeheartedly agree with him.

Looking forward to some great conversations and even that audio comment I promised you!

Ed
Bryan
25|Jul|2006 2

Ed:

Thanks for the comment. It’s absolutely guys like you that help fuel my passion for social media. Haha - I did put you before Dave, didn’t I. I know you’ve only just started your new job, but maybe this order of mention means you deserve a raise?
Ed Lee
25|Jul|2006 3

It’ll certainly be interesting when that time comes round…although I doubt Fleishman-Hillard has google juice on their performance metrics!

Ed
Chris Brogan
25|Jul|2006 4

Bryan- I’m thrilled to be mentioned in that group of great people, and hopeful that we can work together more in the near future. I’m excited to download and listen to New Comm Road 8, and when I get back to actually podcasting instead of talking about it, I’ll send you something for the show. You guys are doing great. — Chris…
David Jones
25|Jul|2006 5

If only agencies ran on Google juice…we’d all be very rich.
Bryan
27|Jul|2006 6

Chris: Thanks for your kind words. Feedback on the podcast is always welcomed.

David: I look forward to hearing about Ed’s raise very soon!
Toby
28|Jul|2006 7

Bryan - Many thanks for the mention and your kind words. Let’s add one more to your list of people who are moving social media along throught their “curiosity and passion” - YOU!
Bryan
28|Jul|2006 8

Toby, thanks for the compliment. I try and do my part, but I’m only one of many. Let’s keep showing the way.
Ted Demopoulos
29|Jul|2006 9

Often, “Curiosity Quotient” plus “Passion Quotient” is MORE IMPORTANT THAN than “Intelligent Quotient.”
Plenty of intelligent people unfortunately languish in boredom and lack of passion for anything.

Thanks for including me in this august list!
Sandria
16|Oct|2007 10

please someone let me know the exact definition of ‘Passion Quotient’.