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Frank Sonnenberg

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Frank Sonnenberg is an award-winning author and a well-known advocate for moral character, personal values, and personal responsibility. He has written 12 books and has been named one of “America’s Top 100 Thought Leaders” and one of “America’s Most Influential Small Business Experts.” Frank has served on several boards and has consulted to some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Frank’s newest book, "Values to Live By: Know What Matters Most and Let It Be Your Guide" was released May 2025.

Additionally, his blog — FrankSonnenbergOnline — has attracted millions of readers worldwide. It was recently recognized as one of the “Best Leadership Blogs,” “Best Self-Improvement and Personal Development Blogs,” and “Best Inspir ...more

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It’s great to have strong convictions and believe in yourself — to a degree. Even if you’re convinced you’re making the correct choice or taking the right position on an issue, there’s always the possibility that you’re wrong. Having said that, many people close their eyes, dig in their heels, and continue to march ahead with certainty. Do you need a reality check?

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	Follow Your Conscience: Make a Difference in Your Life & in the Lives of Others really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	BookSmart: Hundreds of real-world lessons for success and happiness 4.24 avg rating — 17 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soul Food: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life 4.53 avg rating — 15 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Leadership by Example: Be a role model who inspires greatness in others 4.77 avg rating — 13 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Managing with a Conscience: How to Improve Performance Through Integrity, Trust, and Commitment (2nd edition) 3.82 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 1993 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	It's the Thought That Counts: Over 500 Thought-Provoking Lessons to Inspire a Richer Life really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2001 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Lessons in life will be repeated until they are learned.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, Soul Food: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

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“Even though the world is large, one person can still make a world of difference.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, Soul Food: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

tags: difference, make-a-difference, make-a-difference-make-a-change, personal-responsibility

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“Keeping bad company is like being in a germ-infested area. You never know what you’ll catch.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, Listen to Your Conscience: That's Why You Have One

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“Knowing what’s right isn’t as important as doing what’s right.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BookSmart: Hundreds of real-world lessons for success and happiness

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“Moments, rather than possessions, are the true treasures of life.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BookSmart: Hundreds of real-world lessons for success and happiness

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“Being a good loser helps build character, provides valuable lessons, and helps you become mentally prepared for your next challenge.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BookSmart: Hundreds of real-world lessons for success and happiness

tags: character, losing

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“Measuring progress is often like watching grass grow. While it’s difficult to detect movement on a daily basis, it’s simple to see growth over time.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BookSmart: Hundreds of real-world lessons for success and happiness

tags: progress, small-steps

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“People stop trying when there’s no benefit for being exceptional and no consequence for being mediocre.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BookSmart: Hundreds of real-world lessons for success and happiness

tags: excellence-in-leadership, motivation

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message 1: by Gary

Feb 19, 2019 09:06AM

Thank you so much for connecting with me. I believe we share common interests regarding inspiration and spirituality. Might you be willing to check out our spiritual discussion group here on Goodreads called Reflections: A Journey to God? Sending you Peace and Joy.

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