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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
April 19, 2021
I believe in science… Except that I also believe animals are compassionate,…
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April 12, 2021
“No”. Period. The end. No explanation or apology necessary. Whether it is…
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April 5, 2021
Boards of Directors in higher education are often populated with many generous…
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September 17, 2012
No-Spin Zone and Usher’s New Look Foundation
The “no-spin zone.” At first, it sounded like a football term to…
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September 7, 2012
The Pat Tillman Cover-Up and Collateral Damage
“It is almost always the cover-up rather than the event that causes…
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August 27, 2012
Popularism and Shared Truth
My summer reading has not only included mystery and thriller best sellers.…
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August 8, 2012
Johnson & Johnson: Being Forthright in Times of Crisis
As I write Uncommon Candor and share examples of candor in organizations,…
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August 1, 2012
The Olympics – Tell It To Me Straight
As I watch the London Olympics TV coverage nightly until 2:00 am,…
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July 24, 2012
Actor Glenn Close Goes Candid
I am always surprised by the new insights I receive from the…
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July 23, 2012
“Just the facts, ma’am”The Uncommon Candor Blog Launch
In this age of reinvention, it is time to speak about candor.…
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