Being a professor for many years, and being a professional speaker for even longer, I see hot topics come and go. And so do you. All of us in the business world remember when topics like quality circles, total quality management, re-engineering the corporation, re-inventing government, self-managed work teams, servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and the hedgehog concept were all the rage. …
Are You Responsible?
Cowardice asks, “Is it safe?” Expediency asks, “Is it politic?” Vanity asks, “Is it popular?” But conscience asks, “Is it right?” What Dr. Alan Zimmerman Has To Say About This: Long before the days of computers and long before such programs as PhotoShop, people would, “The camera never lies.” And people would tend to believe that “What you see is …
Embrace Change – But Don't Be A Ship Without A Rudder
Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values. A few years ago, I used to hear people say: “America, love it or leave it.” In other words, “This is a great country. Don’t mess it up by trying to change too much of it.” Today, it might be more appropriate to say: “Change. Move with it …
Brush Yourself Off and Get Back At It
A turn in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn. No matter how hard you try, you will make some mistakes in life. That’s a given. When you make a mistake, there are three things you can do. You can resolve to never make another mistake, which is fine, but impractical. …