Alone in the Car: Gallop Poll's Well Being Index

Gallop Poll recently presented their results on their Well Being Index. This measured American views on Life Evaluation, Emotional Health, Physical Health, Healthy Behaviors, Work Environment, and Basic Access. You can find information on this survey at http://www.gallup.com/poll/152912/Hawaii-No-Wellbeing-West-Virginia-Stuck-Last.aspx and at http://www.well-beingindex.com/

I want to spend some time specifically on Work Environment. The Work Environment Index measures issues that include a trusting and open work environment and whether an employee is able to use their  strengths to do what they do best every day. North Dakota came out on top and Delaware employees rated their state the worst.

Now to Ohio.
Gallop interviewed 13,172 people for the survey here in Ohio. Overall, the state ranked 46th. In the Work Environment, Ohio ranked 41st. Many times reports only look at the metro areas in the state, which means that the Southeast quadrant gets overlooked. I am glad to say this survey does include metro areas, but does not stop there. It also gives results by congressional districts. Please see: http://www.well-beingindex.com/stateCongresDistrictRank.asp and select Ohio.

When one glances at the charts, because they are color coded by the ratings, it is easy to see Ohio does not do well in any of the districts. There are some bright spots or "brighter spots", but we can't pit one city against each other, like states pit themselves against each other when marketing to businesses. We need to work together to raise Ohio's economy and make it whole again. Look no further than our state or national legislature to see how murmuring, isolation, and self serving has moved us and our economy forward. Are you and your company better off because of the stalemate that exists there? Only by understanding what is at stake (the panoramic view) can visionaries come together and agree to work for the higher cause. If you are a visionary and want to contribute, look for others of like mind and create a group or join one already in existence in your community. There are too many examples of one person making a difference. Then when your community is ready, reach out to the next town and join together. Red Rover is no fun, and virtually impossible, to play by yourself.