A 7th grader asked Dr. Bill Bennett, the former Secretary of Education, “How can you tell a good country from a bad one?” Bennett replied, “I apply the Gate Test. When the gates of a country are open, watch which way the people run. Do they run into the country or out of the country?” It was an excellent question that got …
Are you living and working in enemy territory?
Are you living and working in enemy territory? Possibly so. In all my years of writing on the human condition and how to build more positive, productive lives, careers, and relationships, I’ve never seen more hatred and polarization amongst people. And that goes for almost every issue from politics to religion, education, healthcare, economics, lifestyle, values and morality. People have …
How to set an inspiring example others will follow
We live in an image-crazed society where we worry too much about our reputation and too little about our character. And we focus more on the PR spin we can give our image than the actual example we’re setting. But there’s hope. The very best leaders, the most effective leaders, the truly motivating leaders continue to realize the importance of …
4 Signs of a Sick Workplace and How to Cure It
When my daughter was about six years of age, she answered the phone. Someone was calling, saying they had an important message for Dr. Zimmerman. With her most polite manner, she responded, “I’m sorry. You have the wrong number.” When she later told me about the call, she was so proud of herself … for handling the call like an adult. …