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What Do Tough Times Say About You?

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]

The Mark of a True Winner

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The Mark of a True Winner

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]

Tough Love: A Lifelong Gift

By Frank Sonnenberg 35 Comments

Why are cheating, stealing, lying, and bullying so prevalent today? Don’t folks know the difference between right and wrong? More importantly, don’t they care? You have to wonder whether the offenders would have turned out the same way if they had received a dose of tough love while they were young. Here are some common… [Read More]

Huffington Post: Leading Role Models

By Lolly Daskal 4 Comments

Leading Role Models originally appeared in the Huffington Post September 5, 2013 This series shines a spotlight on twelve people who achieved success with heart — the right way. Several years ago I ran into an unusual situation with a consulting client. One of my colleagues suggested that I bounce my ideas off Frank Sonnenberg…. [Read More]

Honesty: The Plain and Simple Truth

By Frank Sonnenberg 94 Comments

What would happen if lying were the norm? Spouses wouldn’t be able to trust one another; leaders wouldn’t be credible; and the news would be meaningless. Everything, and I mean everything, depends on honesty. That’s why it’s so critical to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The truth is . . …. [Read More]