Frank Sonnenberg Online

MARCH 12, 2019

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? Have you ever been betrayed? Why didn’t I see the warning signs?”

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 11, 2011

Home Who We Are What We Do Services Contact My Favorite Blogs All Things Workplace Bob Sutton – Work Matters Brain Leaders and Learners Bret L. You can purchase a copy of his book at the usual places online - please do. So I started thinking: Why shouldn’t a PR guy be the hero of a novel? Well … no, actually.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2012

I have many blog readers who don’t use Twitter. Some pastors I know have said they don’t understand the value of it. Some would simply prefer to read it in a blog. I decided though, that I’d bring some of my Tweets to you here. God is thinking higher thoughts…are you?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2015

Some are completely hands-on, while others run from the issue completely. It’s helped me form some thoughts around the topic; specifically some mistakes I think we can avoid. He can surround himself with wise counsel, but the pastor needs some basic knowledge in order to lead the church effectively. Money is power.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

OCTOBER 31, 2023

[pinit count=”horizontal”] Good Friendships Are Priceless Some folks gloat over the number of friends they have and treat popularity as a gauge of self-worth. Others measure the depth of their friendships, knowing that relationships are the real treasure in life. Are You a Good Friend? But you never keep score.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

OCTOBER 3, 2023

You can search websites, read books and blogs, listen to podcasts, and examine research to become knowledgeable about almost every subject. But just because you get an answer doesn’t mean it’s accurate. Some folks treat everything they read as gospel and act on the information without questioning it. Of course not.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Have you ever taken a shower when one minute the water’s cold and the next minute it burns you? That said, do you know people who run hot and cold? They’re in a good mood one minute and snap at you the next. Along the same lines, do you know people who say one thing today and then say the opposite tomorrow?

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JANUARY 31, 2023

[pinit count=”horizontal”] Think about why you trust some people and mistrust others. What is it about their behavior that makes you feel that way? How do you determine if someone is trustworthy ? Do these thoughts cross your mind: “I can always count on him.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

[pinit count=”horizontal”] How to Tell If Your Information Is Accurate You are bombarded with information every day. You search the Internet, obtain advice from friends and family, read product reviews, hear the news on TV, and the list goes on. As a rule of thumb, Ronald Reagan was right when he said, “Trust, but verify.”

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Especially thinking that helps people navigate the sometimes-perplexing issues of everyday living. With nearly five million readers, FrankSonnenbergOnline was named one of the “Best 21st Century Leadership Blogs” and is among the most frequently shared items on the Internet. Do you want to become the best version of yourself?

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MARCH 23, 2021

If you’re like most people, at one time or another you’ve hired a contractor to work around your house. Does this sound familiar: You contact them and wait days for a call back. They promise you’ll have an estimate the next day, but you receive it days later. Some people are insensitive, disloyal, and greedy.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MAY 18, 2021

Think about people you trust, friends you can count on, or contractors who allow you to get a good night’s sleep. Ask yourself what makes you feel that way. Is it something they do or who they are? People have to prove that they’re dependable to earn your trust. Know what you know.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JUNE 28, 2022

Some people feel that honor and integrity are important. Others don’t. Folks who take what they don’t deserve, mistreat people, or cheat to get what they want are only hurting themselves. Do you possess the hallmarks of an honorable person? Do you possess the hallmarks of an honorable person?

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

When you visit friends, do you labor over what to wear? Are you conscious of how you come across? Do you consider some subjects off limits because you’re afraid the discussion may turn into an argument, or you might be judged ? Why are you worried about making a good impression?

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Credible people are comfortable in their own skin. They don’t create a false persona to win acceptance, and they don’t allow themselves to be manipulated by others. Credible people do what’s right rather than what’s convenient. Credible people have a proven track record of success. Be principled. Be capable.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MAY 25, 2021

It’s so easy to lose sight of the things that you can’t see. If you don’t believe that such things as honor, trust, and respect exist and are important, maybe it’s time to get your “hearing” checked. Do you lose sight of the things that you can’t hear or see? What Do You Treasure? Reputation.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If you want to WOW someone, do something unexpected rather than ordinary. You assume it’ll be right. The same holds true for other areas of your life. You’ll never excite someone by doing something unexciting. Put other’s needs ahead of your own. Do something nice when it’s least expected.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MARCH 2, 2021

It doesn’t matter whether you’re selling a product or a service, if you want to grow your business, here are 25 common sales mistakes to avoid. If you place all your eggs in one basket, any fall will be a messy one. If you don’t have a good chance of winning, save your time — and your dignity. Failing to do your homework.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JULY 28, 2020

Are You All Foam and No Beer? Call it whatever you want: “All bark and no bite; All sizzle and no steak; All show and no go.” Are you, all foam and no beer? These folks know that their promises require action at some point in the future. It’ll destroy the trust , credibility, and respect that took you so long to build up.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude? As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude?

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

DECEMBER 3, 2019

There was a time when people believed the Earth was flat. While that may seem foolish now, some things you believe today may prove to be equally false tomorrow. While you may not believe the Earth is flat, I can assure you that some of your thinking today is indeed flawed. The cause is bad information.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JULY 9, 2019

A sound reputation always leads to trust. A reputation is helpful in building trust, but it’s only a start. Most people validate your reputation by comparing it to their actual experience. If not, building trust may be an uphill climb. Trust doesn’t always have to be earned. Trust is earned.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

What do offering parental advice, applying for a job, or running for President have in common? It doesn’t matter whether you’re peddling a product, selling an idea, persuading a skeptical group, teaching your kids a life lesson, or leading people in times of uncertainty — you won’t be successful if you lack trust and credibility.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 21, 2015

You may downplay your propensities by labeling yourself a “ control freak ” or by claiming that you just like to keep close tabs on your team, but those are poor excuses for excessive meddling. What can you do to give your people the space they need to succeed and learn? What the Experts Say.

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