Leadership Archives

Face it…some things are beyond your control. Yet some folks don’t always see it that way. For example: We want the sun to shine on our parade and we get upset when the weather doesn’t comply with our wishes. We expect everything to go according to plan and get stressed when it doesn’t turn out… [Read More]

How to Make the Toughest Decisions in the World

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

Think of the toughest decision you ever made. It was probably highly visible, of critical importance, and of course, the result wasn’t going to be popular. To make matters worse, you probably felt as though your neck was on the line. It’s also tough when you’re forced to make a decision that could cause people… [Read More]

25 Ways to Be a Happier You

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

15 Ways to Pass Your Values On to Your Kids

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

When kids are young, they’re totally dependent on their parents. But as they grow older, their peers and their surroundings exert a greater influence on them. How does that make you feel? Are you passing your values on to your kids? Are you comfortable with the impact that tough kids on the block, trash-talking athletes,… [Read More]

An Open Letter to Bureaucrats (A Must-Read)

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

I’m sorry to bother you. Like most bureaucrats, I know how busy you are. I see you running around, and I hear about all the committee meetings, studies, and the late nights that you spend in the office. But the real question is, “Are you getting anything done?” If you’re a bureaucrat who measures progress… [Read More]

12 Ways to Make Yourself Proud

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

A Political Candidate I Could Vote For (Share If You Agree)

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

My Candidate Would… Put the country first. Do what’s right. Period. Be fair. Tell it like it is. Be compassionate. Find areas of common ground. Make tough decisions. Follow the law of the land. Keep their promises. Fix more problems than they create. Award contracts based on qualifications. Remain accountable. Honor tradition. Stop “gotcha” politics…. [Read More]