“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
I recently moderated a conversation with Richmond-based entrepreneur BK Fulton – a…
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Conference Room or “Echo Chamber”?
At the Gazelles FORTUNE Leadership Summit this May, I heard Margaret Heffernan…