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Some people are perfectionists; they consider anything short of perfection a failure. Instead of celebrating the important progress they’re making to achieve their goals, they focus on the shortcomings, as well as all the work that still remains to be completed. That’s less than awesome. The problem is that constantly looking for and belittling yourself… [Read More]

Never Say “I’m Sorry” Unless You Mean It

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

We all make mistakes. When you try to repair the damage, do you make the situation better or worse? We’ve all been raised to say “ I’m sorry ” after hurting someone through our words or actions, but is your apology disingenuous or a meaningful expression of regret? What are the ingredients of an effective… [Read More]

Are You Racing in the Wrong Direction?

By Frank Sonnenberg 14 Comments

Almost all parents have that corny conversation with their kids about what life was like when they were growing up: “When I was your age, we walked to school, uphill, both ways.” (I can just hear the response: “That’s so yesterday,” accompanied by eye rolling.) Yet, while progress has been made on many fronts, some… [Read More]

Your Job Doesn’t Define You

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

One of my favorite interview questions is “Tell me about yourself.” Some people jump right to their amazing career accomplishments, while others tell me about their passions, their purpose, or their family. The truth is, I’m not looking for a specific answer; I’m interested in knowing their priorities. What defines you as a person? Some… [Read More]

Sacrifice for the Greater Good AND for Your Own Good

By Frank Sonnenberg 12 Comments

Some people think they deserve all the good things in life simply because others have them. It never occurs to them that the folks they marvel at probably worked their butts off and made great sacrifices to earn those rewards. If you believe the American work ethic is “old school,” you’d better repeat the class…. [Read More]

Do You Lead by Example?

By Frank Sonnenberg 12 Comments

You are being watched every minute of every day. Sounds creepy, right? But it’s true. Every word that you say and every move that you make is being carefully followed. What’s more…you can’t escape it. Do you lead by example? Here are the facts. It doesn’t matter whether you’re young or old, rich or poor,… [Read More]