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Think about why you trust some people and mistrust others. What is it about their behavior that makes you feel that way? Here are 25 ways to determine if someone should be trusted or mistrusted. Do these thoughts cross your mind: “I can always count on him. He’d never let me down.” “She’s the same… [Read More]

Have You Ever Been Betrayed?

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Did you ever put someone on a pedestal because she said all the right things, only to learn that her actions spoke otherwise? Did you ever associate with someone you thought was bighearted, only to learn that he just cared about himself? Did you ever form a business relationship with someone you felt was trustworthy,… [Read More]

Read This Before It’s Too Late

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In the 1950s, “Made in Japan” was synonymous with shoddy merchandise. In the decades that followed, the Japanese not only shed that stigma, they became a manufacturing powerhouse. How did they achieve that feat and why should you care? Read this before it’s too late. In essence, different philosophies produced different actions. While the Japanese… [Read More]

What Does It Take to Show a Little Kindness?

By Frank Sonnenberg 10 Comments

Did you ever say “Good morning” to a stranger and have them look at you as if you were crazy? Sure…they may have been deep in thought or mulling over a personal problem, but was your greeting that unusual to warrant the reaction you received? What does it say about that person, much less about… [Read More]

Do You Remember the Good Old Days?

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

Change has been sweeping the globe, and it has had a profound impact on our lives. Maybe it’s time to see where change has taken us. After all, change is good — if it’s in the right direction. Do you remember the good old days when: It was cool to love your country. A cell… [Read More]

The Glue That Supports a Healthy Social Fabric

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Our bridges, tunnels, and roadways are deteriorating and continue to be in serious decline. But what about other things that are corroding but aren’t as visible? For example, if you have tooth decay, and fail to address it, it will come back to bite you. The same holds true for the spirit and soul of… [Read More]

Are You Blurring the Line Between Right and Wrong?

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

What would happen if the line between right and wrong became blurred? Can you imagine a world in which cheating is acceptable, lying is tolerated, and stealing is a way of life? Imagine a world in which rules are ignored, laws are overlooked, and traditions are disregarded. People compromise their integrity partly because of selfishness,… [Read More]