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“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
Profiles in Candor: Toni Morrison
When Toni Morrison died on August 5, our world lost one of its greatest candid voices. Morrison, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993, was not only a gifted writer and storyteller; her voice was the…
Profiles in Candor: Doctors Take On Gun Violence
Gun violence is a terrifying epidemic in America. Schools, churches, movie theaters, stores, concerts, festivals – each the site of recent domestic terror. But consider that those tragedies represent less than 1% of gun-related deaths in our nation…
Profiles in Candor: US Congressman Gerry Connolly
US Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-Va) is known to demonstrate his passion for many issues. However, the humanitarian crisis with the separation and treatment of children in detention centers at the southern border brought about a fiery reaction from…
The Lost Art of Knowing BS When We See It
Critical thinking – our ability to differentiate valid information from BS – is rapidly dwindling into a lost art. Today’s digital media makes it harder than ever to weed through the masses of “information” – every blogger, tweeter…
Profiles In Candor: Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
On a Friday evening in May, I had the tremendous opportunity to moderate an interview with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Her candor on all things big and small is part of what makes her one of…
Profiles in Candor: Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year
Richmond’s own Rodney Robinson was selected as the 2019 National Teacher of the Year. The program is the oldest and most prestigious honor recognizing excellence in education. Robinson is a 19-year veteran and has been published multiple times…
Power: Takeaways from the Gazelles ScaleUp Summit
It’s becoming a tradition of the best kind – one that offers an opportunity to share something good. Here’s the round-up of the most profound statements I heard during the Gazelles ScaleUp Summit in Atlanta this month. This…
Profiles in Candor: Thomas Haynesworth
Thomas Haynesworth’s name may not be familiar to you. His story is hard to digest and the outcome is unbelievable. Haynesworth served a 27-year prison sentence for crimes he did not commit. He was mistakenly identified by multiple…
Profiles in Candor: Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett led the UVA men’s basketball team to win the NCAA Championship. Tony’s excellence in coaching this sport is proven and outstanding. But winning at that level takes so much more than knowledge of the sport and…