I remember when 13-year-old Brad who was cut from the soccer team. He was crushed. He felt like a loser, and several kids laughed at him. Then Brad learned about “The Super Sweat” being held in Cincinnati, a workout for world hunger. The kids were to find sponsors who would pay them for doing sit ups, pushups, and jumping jacks …
The Power of Recognition (7 Steps)
Edward Reede, one of my many clients at the U.S. Army, told me “Several months after I was due my 25-year pin, the secretary finally asked me if I just wanted to take it from her, since she doubted the director would ever get around to presenting it.” I thought to myself, “How pathetic. It’s no wonder the #1 job …
Recognition, Motivation, and How to Train a Whale
When comedian George Burns received an honorary degree from the University of Hartford at age 92, he said: “I can’t wait to run home and tell my mother about this. She always wanted me to be a doctor.” It’s a funny story, but Burns makes a serious point. Everyone craves recognition, and no one ever outgrows the need for it. …
A Gift For All Seasons
Note from Dr. Alan Zimmerman: The holidays will soon be here and we’ll be wondering what to give others. Here’s a unique list of ten gift suggestions. While these gifts won’t cost you a dime, that doesn’t necessarily mean they are valueless. On the contrary, when you give one of these gifts, you are giving the most priceless gift of …
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