It takes a passionate leader.

We will miss this passionate and great leader of our city's religious community.

Sam was one of New York City's most passionate, innovative, far-sighted leaders.

Elaine was a passionate and much-esteemed leader whose commitment made an indelible impact on the global Jewish community.

Through his administration of the division, Howard bolstered his reputation in the field as a passionate and able leader.

Then compare these passionate leaders to a pundit, spin doctor or troll (for just about any cause du jour) being interviewed on TV.

She was a vibrant and passionate leader who worked tirelessly to protect the environment of the South Fork.

Ask the President, again and again and again, to become the political, passionate leader against drugs that the country lacks and so terribly needs.

"I was a passionate, driven and nonempathetic leader, inclined to make hasty decisions and to get to the finish line dragging people with me," he said.

A succession of crusades that always began with a compelling idea, passionate leaders and a sense of mission ended inevitably in retreat and disillusionment.