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Three Core Heart Desires

Rediscover the three core passions—battle, adventure, and beauty—that ignite authentic leadership at Fortiv.
Fortiv Unleashed: Rediscovering Your Core Passions as a Leader
At Fortiv, we believe that true leadership thrives on life’s deepest yearnings—those wild, heartbeat-stirring desires that drive us toward impact, authenticity, and purpose.
John Eldredge’s “Your Core Passions” from Wild at Heart reminds us that every man’s heart is built around three primal passions:
- A Battle to Fight
- An Adventure to Live
- A Beauty to Rescue
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Let’s explore how these metaphors can fuel Fortiv’s leadership philosophy.
1. A Battle to Fight
Eldredge writes every man longs to be the mighty hero—armed with imagination, courage, and meaning. Our internal warrior rises to existence.
There’s power when a man—especially a leader—recognizes a cause worth defending and a mission worth charging into. wildatheart.org+1
At Fortiv, we elevate this battlefield:
- Leaders choose battles aligned with deeper purpose—not merely for competition, but for lasting transformation.
- Whether advocating for creative freedom, quality standards, or cultural well-being, we harness that warrior heart to protect and shape what matters.
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2. An Adventure to Live
Eldredge captures how men come alive in epic stories—motorbike journeys or wilderness challenges—not relegated to desks or routines. Life needs stakes, risk, surprise. wildatheart.org+14wildatheart.org+14wildatheart.org+14Wikipedia
At Fortiv, we call leaders to adventure:
- We defy comfort zones to chase innovation. We embrace new markets, bold strategies, and creative horizons—because controlled stability never breeds greatness.
- Whether launching a bold brand initiative or forging a creative experiment, we lead from places where we must discover not just perform.
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3. A Beauty to Rescue
Eldredge notes how the desire to rescue beauty is reductively seen as romantic—but it’s profound. Men are haunted to lift, to protect, to restore—not for validation, but in truth. wildatheart.orgWikipedia
At Fortiv, this becomes a leadership imperative:
- To rescue beauty is to elevate meaning—through design quality, human-first storytelling, and purposeful brand experiences.
- We lead not just with function, but with soul—lifting narratives, people, and ideas to their highest expression.
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Fortiv Leadership in Full Swing
Core PassionFortiv Leadership ExpressionBattle to FightDefend purpose, guard creative boldness, stand for values that matter.Adventure to LiveEmbrace uncertainty, pioneer bold moves, lead through exploration and risk.Beauty to RescueElevate impact, serve the human story, create with intention and care.
A Final Charge
Eldredge reminds us that when we neglect these core passions, they don’t vanish—they erupt later as discontent, burnout, or regret. But when we live them in purpose, they become our greatest strength. wildatheart.org+12Wikipedia+12wildatheart.org+12Wikipedia+11wildatheart.org+11wildatheart.org+11
Fortiv leaders, ask yourselves:
- What battles are you meant to fight—for clients, culture, vision?
- Where is the adventure calling you—even if it’s uncharted?
- What beauty are you uniquely called to rescue—in design, narrative, experience?
Read the original “Your Core Passions” on Wild at Heart and let the clarity of those words stir something deeper in your leadership: Your Core Passions.
Here’s to leading with the warrior’s heart, adventurer’s fire, and rescuer’s soul.
At FORTIV, we believe growth doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of clarity, living from your true identity, choosing courage over fear, and taking bold action.
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Seth Schmidt is the founder of FORTIV, a coaching movement for leaders who refuse to settle for success that costs them what matters most. He works with high-capacity men to break free from fear, lead from their true identity, and create breakthrough results in business, family, and life. Known for his straight talk, practical rhythms, and relentless belief of who God made you to be, Seth is passionate about seeing leaders live extraordinary lives of courage, impact, and adventure.
