Frank Sonnenberg Online | Moral Character Matters

We see a post on social media, read an article in the paper, listen to opinions in a meeting, hear the results of a poll, and before you know it, we adjust our views and jump on the bandwagon with everyone else. It’s as if we say, “If it’s good enough for them, it’s good… [Read More]

Don’t You Worry About a Thing

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve worried about failing a test, being late for a meeting, or giving a lousy presentation. Well…I did crappy on some tests, arrived late for a few meetings, and you guessed it, had my share of lousy presentations. And you know what? I’m still here to tell you about it…. [Read More]

Silence…Now Hear This

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It’s interesting to contrast our hectic lives with the peacefulness of nature. The serenity of a stroll on a white sand beach, the calmness of a hike in a lush forest, and the stillness of wandering on a snow-covered mountain trail. The experience is tranquil, the scenery is breathtaking, and the feeling is soothing. It… [Read More]

Will You Choose the Right Path?

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Does It Pay to Be Ethical?

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If you asked people whether they’d prefer to work for an ethical company, 9 out of 10 people would say, “Yes.” If you asked the same folks whether they’d run their organization that way if they were in charge, they’d say, “Absolutely!” BUT what actually happens when they have the chance? Well…that’s a different story…. [Read More]

Mediocre Behavior Is a Choice

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Nobody wants to be called mediocre. It’s like the screeching sound of someone’s nails on a blackboard. Yet, unfortunately, we’re surrounded by mediocrity. The bad news is that it’s contagious; the good news is that there’s a cure. Mediocrity isn’t something that’s forced upon us; we bring it on ourselves. The fact is, negative habits… [Read More]

Make Experience Your Best Teacher

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After a sporting event, did you ever ask someone how they did? Their common response is either “We won,” or “We lost.” While their answer is factually correct, it doesn’t tell the complete story. For example, they could have led the whole game or made an exciting comeback, performed their best or lost due to… [Read More]