By Zig Ziglar, who is known as America’s
Motivator. He authored 32 books and produced numerous training programs. He
will be remembered as a man who lived out his faith
daily.
Character: Author John
Maxwell says, "There is great dignity in simplicity. Most of the immortal
works of literature not only have the brilliance of brevity, but also the
dignity of simplicity. The Lord's Prayer consists of only 57 words, none more
than two syllables. The Declaration of Independence, which revolutionized the
thinking of the new world, can be read by a fourth-grader in less than five
minutes. Simplicity is eloquent; it speaks loud and clear without insulting the
intelligence of the listener."
As I read those words I was moved to look up
the word "dignity" in my trusty 1828 Noah Webster's Dictionary. Here's what
Webster wrote: "True honor. Nobleness or elevation of mind. Consisting in
a high sense of propriety, truth and justice, with an abhorrence of mean and
sinful actions. It's elevation; honorable place or rank of elevation; degree of
excellence, either in estimation or in the order of nature."
When a parent or teacher treats a child with
dignity, they build the self-esteem of that child and automatically increase the
child's performance, which generally improves the child's conduct. An employer
who treats employees with respect and dignity builds loyalty and increases
productivity. You treat another person, regardless of age, with dignity when
you courteously listen to them and respond in a thoughtful manner. You treat
others with dignity when you show them respect, regardless of their occupation,
sex, race, creed or color. And when you treat others with respect and dignity,
your own self-respect and sense of dignity improve.
When combined, simplicity and dignity make a
powerful combination. When we strive for dignity and use simplicity as a
yardstick, we've just elevated our possibilities for accomplishment. Think
about it and I'll SEE YOU AT THE TOP!
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