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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
I believe in science… Except that I also believe animals are compassionate,…
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Educated, by Tara Westover
Educated, by Tara Westover, is the harrowing true story of her rise…
Sawubona, and other takeaways from the ScalingUp Reignite Summit
In lieu of our spring in-person gathering, the ScalingUp Summit was delivered…
Notable Quotes in the Era of COVID
In recent years, I’ve established a tradition of sharing highlights, quotes and…
Profiles in Candor: Brené Brown
“That bugs the crap outta me.” Brené Brown, in a March 29,…
Profiles in Candor: Dr. Anthony Fauci
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic response, Dr. Anthony Fauci has become one of…
Profiles In Candor: Bob Moore, founder of Bob’s Red Mill
In his 50s, Bob Moore started over, switching careers from gas stations…
Pollster Nate Silver’s Brilliant Accuracy
As with many disciplines, polling is both an art and a science.…
Profiles in Candor: Jim Lehrer
In January, the broadcast journalism industry, and the listening audience from around…