“Clarity of purpose and speaking up about what will make the difference in our communities and businesses is critical. Uncommon Candor inspires us to keep giving the gift of straight talk – for ourselves and others.”—MARIO MORINO, author of Leap of Reason and founder, Venture Philanthropy Partners
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Classroom Candor
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It’s Not All Sunshine and Roses
I hear a lot of upbeat talk while coaching CEOs and other…
Profiles In Candor – Kevin Love On Mental Health
This past week, NBA Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love shared something profoundly…
Profiles in Candor – CarLotz Co-Founder and CEO Michael Bor on the Importance of Trust
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Candor Counters Strategic Ignorance
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Dr. ML King, Jr. – Profiles in Candor
In honor of his birthday, and to launch a new series in…