“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
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Profiles In Candor: Madeleine Albright
When news broke of Putin’s attack on Ukraine, I sensed an unusual…

Profiles in Candor – Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Archbishop Desmond Tutu – known worldwide for his progressive views – died…

Profiles in Candor: Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier, the first black man to earn an Academy Award for…

Profiles in Candor: Coach Mendenhall
In an emotional – and extraordinarily transparent – live stream interview, Bronco…

Profiles in Candor: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki
There’s something familiar about current White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. She…

We’re Languishing: Adam Grant Tells Us How to Find Our Flow
Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, has spent his career studying motivation. He…