Zig Ziglar Bio
Zig Ziglar is an all-American success story. Having grown up in a turbulent and difficult time, Zig Ziglar's great compassion for people and their potential came about by observing his highly principled mother.
As a talented author and speaker, his international appeal has transcended every color, culture and career. Recognized by his peers as the quintessential motivational genius of our time, Zig Ziglar's unique delivery style and powerful messages have earned him many honors and today he is considered one of the most versatile authorities on the science of human potential. Having shared the stage with Presidents Ford, Reagan and Bush, Generals Norman Schwarzkopf and Secretary of State Colin Powell, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, Paul Harvey and Dr. Robert Schuller, he is one of the most sought after personal development trainers in the world. As a patriot he has been recognized three times in the Congressional record of the United States for his work with youth in the drug war and for his dedication to America and the free enterprise system.
From humble beginnings in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to the Hall of Fame in Sales and Marketing, Zig Ziglar's career has been one of consistent accomplishments. The earliest victories in the large national sales organizations and a professional speaking career that has allowed him to traverse this globe are the foundation upon which the corporation that bears his name is built. most recently the National Speakers Association honored Zig Ziglar with their highest award, "The Cavett." Since 1970, individuals and institutions have utilized an extensive collection of Ziglar audios, videos, books and training curriculum. The client list of Ziglar, Inc. reads like a who's who in American and global business. Ten of his twenty-seven books have been on best-seller lists and his titles have been translated into more than thirty-eight languages and dialects. Having been featured in such publications as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News, Fortune, Time and Esquire magazines to name a few, Mr. Ziglar has also appeared on The Today Show, ZBC's 20/20, CBS's 60 Minutes and Hour of Power.
While Zig Ziglar's work inspires many, it is Mr. Ziglar's character of integrity, hope and servant leadership that separates him from the rest. Through the shared vision of the Prestonwood Foundation and Prestonwood Christian Academy, the Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Award was established with the purpose of encapsulating the legacy of Zig Ziglar by annually naming a recipient who embodies the very essence of his servant leadership. It is a privilege and a responsibility to carry on the legacy of Mr. Ziglar's name and his servant leadership example for generations yet to come.
