Trust and Integrity Archives

Parenthood is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. There’s nothing like watching your kids grow up to be principled human beings living up to their potential. But even though this aspiration seems to be realistic and noble, getting them across the finish line isn’t always easy. That’s because parenthood isn’t child’s play. Unlike… [Read More]

Do You Take Your Commitments Seriously?

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

We make commitments every day. They can be simple or life-changing — from simply promising to complete a task to making a lifelong commitment such as becoming a parent or asking for someone’s hand in marriage. But do we take our commitments seriously? Some folks make commitments at the drop of a hat, thinking they… [Read More]

Prejudice: “All” Is an Ugly Word

By Frank Sonnenberg 16 Comments

All cops are _____. All Wall Street bankers are _____. All Mexicans are _____. All liberals are _____. You fill in the blank. Actually, please don’t. “All” is an ugly word. It’s naked prejudice. In the past few years, I’ve seen too many people assign labels to groups and call them derogatory names. It’s easy to… [Read More]

Living in the Fast Lane

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In today’s wonderful world of time-saving technologies, you’d think we’d be beneficiaries of an improved quality of life. More time for friends and family, more time to pursue personal interests, and more time to follow our dreams. Wrong! (So much for living in the fast lane.) Despite these continuing advances, time saved has become time… [Read More]

Get Real…Be Yourself

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Live with Honor and Integrity

By Frank Sonnenberg 21 Comments

Some people try to appear honorable in order to win the admiration of others. Although this may be true, they have it all backward. The real benefit of being honorable isn’t in how others view you, but rather, in how you view yourself. When you live with integrity, you don’t have to worry about inconsistencies,… [Read More]