“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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I have written before that one of the significant differences between good…
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On November 30, President George H.W. Bush died and our nation is…
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Stan Lee passed away this month, and the world has lost not…
T.H.I.N.K.
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Having just returned from the Gazelles ScaleUp Summit in Denver, I am…
Profiles in Candor – Harriet Tubman
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Profiles in Candor: Sergio Marchionne
When Sergio Marchionne passed away in July 2018, he left a legacy…