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Lying, cheating, stealing. I assume you know the difference between right and wrong. The question is whether you abstain from those acts because you’re honorable or because you’re afraid of getting caught. Would you do something unethical if you could get away with it? Nobody, except the perpetrator, really knows why an unscrupulous act was… [Read More]

7 Steps to Go from Brutally Blunt to Helpfully Honest

By Frank Sonnenberg 19 Comments

Successful leaders know that their employees are their most prized asset. Why aren’t they always treated that way? Why are managers puzzled by employees who are highly motivated outside of work but show little initiative on the job; people who put in time but no energy; people who spend more time working on their résumés… [Read More]

Should Your Viewpoint Matter More Than Mine?

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

It’s great that you live a healthy lifestyle, are passionate about your beliefs, and are committed to your causes, but that doesn’t mean everyone has to agree with you. Believe me, no one’s trying to pass judgment; quite to the contrary. Unlike multiple-choice tests, in life there may be two right answers to the same… [Read More]

Take Ownership by Taking Responsibility

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

You have choices. You can live a healthy lifestyle or eat to your heart’s content. You can spend money like a drunken sailor or invest in your future. You can listen to your conscience or fall victim to temptation. The fact is, you have the freedom to choose, but you’re not free from the consequences… [Read More]

Are You Trying Too Hard to Please Everyone?

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Ever Feel Like You’ve Been Taken?

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

Ever feel like you’ve been taken? Did you ever shop for something and feel so dirty during the buying process that you felt you needed to take a shower afterward? Even though you were pleased with the product, you felt that the buying experience was so sleazy it made your skin crawl. What caused your… [Read More]

40 Powerful Quotes That’ll Make You Think

By Frank Sonnenberg 10 Comments

Take a few moments to review the following quotes. Let these words give you pause, motivate you to reflect on your life, and provide the spark to become the best you can be. You Can Quote Me On It “Do you define success as having more or being more?” “Establish priorities or be overwhelmed by… [Read More]