Trust and Integrity Archives

You hit the ground running, worked your butt off, and did everything required of you. And in the end, you exceeded expectations and hit the ball out of the park. It’s only natural that you expect to be recognized and rewarded for your efforts. After all, you deserve it! But what if you’re not? What… [Read More]

Are You Grateful?

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Some people are grateful for their possessions, such as a car, a fine wardrobe, or the phone that seems like it’s another appendage of their body. Others are thankful for being able to live in a nice neighborhood, take lovely vacations, or enjoy the many rewards of their new promotion. But the truth is, too… [Read More]

How to Make Your Words Meaningful

By Frank Sonnenberg 10 Comments

Your words express your thoughts, your feelings, and your dreams. Those messages come in many forms — long or short, plentiful or few — and they can be heartfelt or phony. Once in a while, a simple look, a glancing nod, or even a hug says more than your words can express. What’s more, there… [Read More]

You Can’t Force People to Change

By Frank Sonnenberg 12 Comments

Did you ever try to change someone, but they were unwilling to do so? While you probably thought it would be easy, it was like pushing a boulder up a hill. You pushed, they resisted. You pushed harder, they resisted more. Frustrating. Right? What’s wrong with them? you wondered. Why are they so stubborn? Why… [Read More]

Do You Repeat Mistakes or Learn from Them?

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Do You Let Envy Get the Better of You?

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

If you could trade places with anyone, who would it be? Why would you select that individual over others? Is it because of their personality, relationships, possessions, career achievements, or their overall lifestyle? The million-dollar question is: Do you admire that person or do you envy him or her? In the age of social media,… [Read More]

23 Ways to Spot a Hypocrite

By Frank Sonnenberg 44 Comments

Do you know anyone who’s as phony as a three-dollar bill? They say one thing yet do another; they make rules but don’t follow them; and they live one way in public yet another in private. They’re so dishonest, they could be called professional liars. In fact, many hypocrites even lie to themselves. Are you… [Read More]