Passioneer® Gil Gido, Social Media Expert, Asian American Business Leader
We’re honored to be interviewing Gil Gido on our blog talk radio show today to share his Passionography and how he leaped fully into his passions.
Gil Gido is the Seattle chapter President of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) and is passionate about building leaders in
the Asian community. Previous to that he co-founded and led the Microsoft Asian Professional Society. He recently left Microsoft to start his own social
media company and is the Principal Consultant at Ulysses’ Social Media Marketing Company (USMMC). He can be reached at www.gilgido.com.
Thanks Gil and Happy Passioneering!
Gil’s Passion Q&A
SO: Your definition of “passion” – your “WHY” for being on the planet?
Passion is an energy that pulls one forward. There’s no resisting this energy because it’s so
strong. It’s also illuminating. People can see it. It’s very difficult to hide when you’re passionate.
SO: Your biggest passions for serving others, and how you’re expressing them (include hobbies, volunteering, if you wish)?
Everyone wants in some way wants to make a difference, so as a leader I create and share about
opportunities for them to express and to fulfill on that need.
SO: Your biggest challenge(s) in expressing your passions for serving others and how you’ve addressed them?
I believe that your own worst enemies are within you; that is fear and self-doubt. I find someway
by having people around me that support me and want me to succeed, namely my family, friends,
and mentors.
SO: What have been the key factors in your success?
While there’s no substitute for hard work and commitment, I believe you need to share what you’re
doing and allowing people to participate. It’s amazing how if you’re passionate about something,
it’s a magnet and people by nature want to be a part of whatever you’re being passionate about.
SO: What one word/quality best describes your journey?
Unpredictable
SO: What has been your experience of prosperity, as you define it?
Prosperity means Celebrating the small wins and being acknowledged by others.
SO: What’s the biggest lesson that you’ve learned in making the leap?
Go big. Get out there and share your passion with others.
SO: What’s your support system look like; how did you create it?
I joined a lot of groups (both in person and online) and took many classes.
SO: What wisdom do you have for someone who’s scared/discouraged about their own leap?
It’s really all in your head. Have conversations with people in your support groups about what will
work. When you can talk about your vision with clarity, it’ll work because you’ll know what actions
to take
