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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
Johnson & Johnson: Being Forthright in Times of Crisis
As I write Uncommon Candor and share examples of candor in organizations, Johnson & Johnson and its recall of Tylenol almost 30 years ago remains one of the outstanding examples of being forthright in times of crisis. In…
The Olympics – Tell It To Me Straight
As I watch the London Olympics TV coverage nightly until 2:00 am, I can’t help but think about Marion Jones’ experience in the Sydney Olympics. It reminds me how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are…
Actor Glenn Close Goes Candid
I am always surprised by the new insights I receive from the award-winning and long-running CBS News television show 60 Minutes. I was never so surprised, however, than when a recent interview with Glenn Close revealed her naturalness…
“Just the facts, ma’am”The Uncommon Candor Blog Launch
In this age of reinvention, it is time to speak about candor. For a lifetime of working in organizations, I have been asking leaders, managers, and boards of directors: “What is it you want?” “If you could wave…