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If you asked people whether they’d prefer to work for an ethical company, 9 out of 10 people would say, “Yes.” If you asked the same folks whether they’d run their organization that way if they were in charge, they’d say, “Absolutely!” BUT what actually happens when they have the chance? Well…that’s a different story…. [Read More]

Mediocre Behavior Is a Choice

By Frank Sonnenberg 12 Comments

Nobody wants to be called mediocre. It’s like the screeching sound of someone’s nails on a blackboard. Yet, unfortunately, we’re surrounded by mediocrity. The bad news is that it’s contagious; the good news is that there’s a cure. Mediocrity isn’t something that’s forced upon us; we bring it on ourselves. The fact is, negative habits… [Read More]

Make Experience Your Best Teacher

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

After a sporting event, did you ever ask someone how they did? Their common response is either “We won,” or “We lost.” While their answer is factually correct, it doesn’t tell the complete story. For example, they could have led the whole game or made an exciting comeback, performed their best or lost due to… [Read More]

Do You Understand the Meaning of Commitment?

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

You’re Awesome! Give Yourself a Pat on the Back

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Some people are perfectionists; they consider anything short of perfection a failure. Instead of celebrating the important progress they’re making to achieve their goals, they focus on the shortcomings, as well as all the work that still remains to be completed. That’s less than awesome. The problem is that constantly looking for and belittling yourself… [Read More]

Never Say “I’m Sorry” Unless You Mean It

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

We all make mistakes. When you try to repair the damage, do you make the situation better or worse? We’ve all been raised to say “ I’m sorry ” after hurting someone through our words or actions, but is your apology disingenuous or a meaningful expression of regret? What are the ingredients of an effective… [Read More]

Are You Racing in the Wrong Direction?

By Frank Sonnenberg 14 Comments

Almost all parents have that corny conversation with their kids about what life was like when they were growing up: “When I was your age, we walked to school, uphill, both ways.” (I can just hear the response: “That’s so yesterday,” accompanied by eye rolling.) Yet, while progress has been made on many fronts, some… [Read More]