Guest Post By Sarah Hiner We all like quick fixes. Got a rash? Apply some cream to make it go away. If it still doesn’t go away, apply a stronger steroid cream—that will “fix it.” When a child is crying, give him or her a pacifier or a treat to quiet him down. For an… [Read More]
Some Folks Think They’re Always Right
Some folks think they’re always right. They’re first to offer an idea, first to give their opinion, and first to provide their recommendation. For whatever reason, they have an insatiable need to prove they’re smarter, convince you they’re better, and reassure you that they’re never wrong. Right? Your ego should not equal more than one-half… [Read More]
Are You Reliable or a Flake?
If you’re like most people, at one time or another you’ve hired a contractor to work around your house. Does this sound familiar: You contact them and wait days for a call back. They promise you’ll have an estimate the next day, but you receive it days later. They say they’ll begin work on the… [Read More]
In a World of Bad Behavior, a Call for Personal Accountability
To My Readers: I’m honored to republish, with permission, an article by Rodger Dean Duncan that first appeared in Forbes January 26, 2021. In it, he interviewed me about personal accountability. — Frank Sonnenberg In a World of Bad Behavior, A Call for Personal Accountability By Rodger Dean Duncan PhD with Frank Sonnenberg When I was… [Read More]
Let Me Give It to You Straight
Why do people beat around the bush, bend the truth, or misrepresent the facts? Why don’t they tell it like it is? Are they trying to hide something or to pull a fast one? Or are they afraid of how others may react if they tell it to them straight? In any case, I don’t… [Read More]
Do You Have a Strong Work Ethic?
Do you know folks who work long hours, but get little done? They spend more time complaining about their workload than actually doing their job. And when they’re not whining or complaining about their organization, they’re gossiping or criticizing what other people do (ugh). I’m sure you know these folks, and I do too. They… [Read More]
Do You Feel Like You’re Losing Control?
Do You Say, “It’s Not My Job?”
Did you ever see someone step over a piece of paper and fail to pick it up? Perhaps they didn’t see it, but many others did. It’s like saying, “It’s not my problem,” and expecting someone else to bend down for them. Unfortunately, this isn’t an isolated case, and it doesn’t stop there. Some people… [Read More]
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