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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
Rescue In Thailand: Crisis Leadership
The world was captivated by the rescue of the boys’ soccer team in Thailand. Against all reasonable odds, search and rescue teams were able to locate the 13 missing, provide them with life-saving oxygen, food and water, and…
Profiles In Candor – Congressman and Presidential Candidate John Delaney
Friend and US Representative John Delaney (D-MD) believes the solution to our nation’s most troubling political challenges are rooted in candor. In his newly-released book, The Right Answer: How We Can Unify Our Divided Nation, Delaney shares his…
UMFS: Disrupting the Status Quo
UMFS, a Virginia human services nonprofit agency, recently had one of those ah-ha moments that literally changes everything. Since its inception as an orphanage in the early 1900s, UMFS has been dedicated to serving high-risk children and families…
Profiles In Candor – Excellence Guru Tom Peters
Tom Peters, known as the excellence guru and author of In Search of Excellence, speaks more directly than most. He doesn’t mince words and prefers everyday language over flowery terms. His delivery is relatable, easily understood and often…
Four Key Takeaways for Better Leadership from the Gazelles ScaleUp Summit
I’ve just returned from the Gazelles ScaleUp Summit in New Orleans, and I was blown away by the insights from the authors, educators, experts, and business leaders who presented. As I reflect on the content and moments that…
Profiles in Candor – Warren Buffett
In his recent annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, wrote with his typical matter-of-fact, homespun way of addressing big topics. Candor is a habit for Buffett, and his leadership in reporting annual…
Classroom Candor
I’ve written about the natural candor of children and how, over time, it seems to recede or become stifled. Although I discuss it in relation to recovering more candor in our workplace and careers, it seems a struggle…
Profiles in Candor – Dr. Ben Barres on Gender Bias
Dr. Ben Barres was one of the world’s leading neurobiologists whose work led to groundbreaking discoveries regarding degenerative brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Barres died in December from pancreatic cancer. He left a legacy of remarkable scientific…
It’s Not All Sunshine and Roses
I hear a lot of upbeat talk while coaching CEOs and other leaders. We ask leaders to inspire and keep all stakeholders engaged, and understandably, they want to emphasize the good news that makes them and their teams…