5. Publicly declare your intention to find a new source for passion’s flame. Often, the first step to re-igniting passion is to publicly acknowledge your desire and willingness to find a new source for your passion at work. Several years ago I shared with my wife (who is also my business partner) that I was becoming bored at work and was ready for a new professional challenge. I did not know what it would be, but by stating my intention publicly the seed for change was planted. A year or so later I had a chance encounter with a best-selling author that eventually led to a whole new career for me as a speaker and writer. Without planting the seed of change by sharing my intention with someone else, I doubt I would have recognized the opportunity this chance encounter provided. Often, the first step in making a change is acknowledging your desire and willingness to make a change happen; even if you are not sure what that change will look like in the end.