Business Management Archives

You’re smart, you’re gifted, and you’re self-assured. You dot your i’s, you cross your t’s, and you’ve got pride and a work ethic that’s second to none. In fact, when you put your mind to something, your work is always outstanding. So I completely understand why you believe “the only way to get things done… [Read More]

Get It Done!

By Frank Sonnenberg 10 Comments

What happens when someone asks us to do something really tough? First, we try to get out of it. Right? Next, we complain that they’re asking the impossible. Then, we whine to our friends, “I’m having such a bad day” or “The world is unfair.” After we’ve exhausted every way to get out of the… [Read More]

Moral Character Matters

By Frank Sonnenberg 28 Comments

Some folks have a split personality . . . on the one hand, they believe that being unscrupulous leads to success, but on the other hand, they also recognize that a solid reputation provides ancillary benefits. So they’re ruthless most of the time and rely on a few PR maneuvers to promote their decency. In… [Read More]

Apathy: Who Cares?

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

“I know there’s work to do, but someone else will do it. Who cares if I pitch in; it always gets done anyway. Right?” The truth is, some folks don’t care about anything. They rarely get involved or pull their own weight. They’re not informed, they have no work ethic, no sense of pride, and… [Read More]

50 Insane Mistakes Companies Make

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

50 Insane Mistakes Companies Make

What Do Tough Times Say About You?

By Frank Sonnenberg 22 Comments

It’s one thing to have a bad day yet quite another to fall on tough times. These are the days when it’s hard to get out of bed, not knowing how you’re going to make it through the day. These are the days when it feels like the world is crumbling around you and you’ve… [Read More]

Employee Commitment: A Recipe for Peak Performance

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

For today’s employee, being part of something special and making a difference in the world is much more important than the rewards sought by yesterday’s “me” generation. Employees of this new breed want to work for an organization they can feel proud of — one that contributes back to society; an organization that has values… [Read More]