There is one thing that stands in between the person we are now and the person who we want to be: DISCOMFORT.  Episode #62 on The Next 24 Hours is all about how…

While self-help may be a good starting place for personal growth, it’s a terrible destination. Here’s why.  As an inspirational speaker and best-selling author, I’ve often been categorized in the genre “self-help.”  And…

I want you to invest in yourself.  I want you to take time and think about the life you’re living and why you’re on the planet.  I want you to be a rockstar…

When I was 5 years old, I had a teacher who took me on an unconventional field trip for one afternoon, and it changed my perspective forever. On today’s podcast episode, I’m talking…

You want your life and work to really mean something. You want to empower the people around you. You’re ready to be a great mentor, but you’re not sure how to make a…

Wondering how to get a mentor? Here are six pro-tips to finding a great mentor so that you can achieve your dreams. Are great leaders born or made?  If you’re a college student just…

Why be a mentor? Here are six reasons that mentorship is crucial for thriving corporations and a thriving world. The concept of Living the Dream—of being grateful for what you have and creating…

For ten consecutive years, I gave my keynote at Florida State University’s New Student Orientation, which involved six weeks of speaking to 6,000 students and 10,000 parents. It was awesome to see how…

“Please welcome back to the stage Curtis Zimmerman!” I walked on stage into the bright lights and a hushed auditorium. I’ve done this thousands of times in my career, but this time, I…

Craig has written 15 books. He has traveled the world as a guest lecturer and brand expert. He has secured some of the largest deals for one of the biggest marketing agencies on…

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to be celebrating Valentine’s Day every day? They don’t share their love on February 14th only—they are bursting with love year-round for every person they…

You may have heard of–or attended–a business training retreat or conference. These can be incredibly useful to learn more about the current business world, new developments in technology or social media and becoming…

So I’m not sure how many of you are aware that we at the Curtis Zimmerman Group have been working closely for the past three years with McDonald’s–not only doing live programs, but…

Happy Valentine’s Day! As you prepare for the day of love, I wanted to share this front row interview with the Dating Doctor from a few years back where he shared thoughts on…

In my keynote, I talk about casting your show – choosing the people who are in your life the most. Even if you weren’t born into a family that has success and degrees…

We’ve all been through work reviews where you sit down with your boss, go over your past performance, project new goals, and consider whether you deserve a raise or a new title. Your…

In 2018, 52% of employers felt that there was a skills gap in candidates applying for positions at their company. In other words, that they have difficulty filling openings at their organization because the candidates…

You aren’t where you are today because you’re so awesome. I’m sure you are awesome, but there are champions in your life who have helped, supported, and guided you along the way. Today,…