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
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
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]
13 Elements of a Great Strategy
13 Elements of a Great Strategy
Can Money Buy Respect?
You may be an Academy Award winner, Super Bowl champion, president of a large corporation –– or even the leader of a nation. But none of this automatically entitles you to respect. And just because you’re famous and we’re members of your fan club, or we wish we could walk in your shoes for a… [Read More]
Be Humble: Don’t Let Success Go to Your Head
Their stories are all too common: After years of hard work pursuing the American Dream, these self-motivated high achievers reach the pinnacle of success that’s so richly deserved. And — you guessed it; they let success go to their head. Whatever happened to being humble? These folks think they’re so special. They buy expensive “toys”… [Read More]
Fear . . . The Silent Killer
One of the most destructive forces in a company is caused by fear. Just as pollution damages the environment, fear is toxic to companies. Fear destroys creativity, shatters loyalty, and discourages people who want to “do what’s right.” While some managers use fear to stop an activity, this tactic never inspires anyone to perform at… [Read More]
ACTIONS Speak Louder Than Words
The car with a religious bumper sticker just cut me off. The parent makes the rules and then routinely breaks them. The leader just asked everyone to scale back and then spends like there’s no tomorrow. The politician says, “Trust me,” but we quickly learn that his promises are empty. The truth is, talk is… [Read More]
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