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In dark times, true leadership brings light.

for inspiration, consider the example of these remarkable men and women and the lives they lived.

Chrystia Freeland – Canada’s Friend of Democracy Everywhere
Chrystia Freeland – Canada’s Friend of Democracy Everywhere

Lauded as one of the world’s foremost champions of human rights, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland embodies the best spirit of Canadian values.

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Rep DefAugust 27, 2020
Lawrence Bacow – A Son of Immigrants Champions Respect and Inclusion
Lawrence Bacow – A Son of Immigrants Champions Respect and Inclusion

Harvard president Lawrence Bacow, son of a Holocaust survivor and a refugee, believes in the power of education to create a robust, diverse democracy

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Rep DefAugust 7, 2020
Tom Hanks – The Hero Behind the Mask
Tom Hanks – The Hero Behind the Mask

Oscar winner, “public historian,” and “America’s dad” Tom Hanks is now a coronavirus survivor and an advocate for public health in time of pandemic.

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Rep DefJuly 29, 2020
Robert M. Gates – A Lifetime of Public Service, a Voice of Conscience
Robert M. Gates – A Lifetime of Public Service, a Voice of Conscience

A former Secretary of Defense who served under eight presidents, Robert M. Gates now serves as a conscience of the nation in a perilous time.

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Rep DefJuly 29, 2020
Spotlight: What You Need to Know about Michael J. Daly
Spotlight: What You Need to Know about Michael J. Daly

Medal of Honor recipient Michael J. Daly risked his life at Normandy, in the fields of France, and in street fighting in Nuremberg to save his comrades.

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Rep DefJuly 7, 2020
Kenneth Frazier – Stepping Forward for the Sake of Justice
Kenneth Frazier – Stepping Forward for the Sake of Justice

Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier’s advocacy for ending police brutality against African Americans is anchored in a life of standing up for what is right.

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Rep DefJuly 7, 2020
Mitch Daniels – Leading by Example to Further the Common Good
Mitch Daniels – Leading by Example to Further the Common Good

Purdue University president Mitch Daniels aims to protect students amid the pandemic through various preventive measures

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Rep DefJuly 7, 2020
Jacinda Arden – Showing the World the Power of Compassionate Leadership
Jacinda Arden – Showing the World the Power of Compassionate Leadership

In early June 2020, New Zealand announced that it had effectively eradicated COVID-19 and was prepared to reopen its society and economy.

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Rep DefJune 16, 2020
John Lewis – A Lifetime of Getting into Good Trouble
John Lewis – A Lifetime of Getting into Good Trouble

On Sunday, June 7, 2020, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and a worldwide uprising of people protesting for racial justice, 80-year-old Congressman John Lewis visited the newly renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington,

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Rep DefJune 16, 2020
Gordon Brown – From 10 Downing Street to Global Education Advocate
Gordon Brown – From 10 Downing Street to Global Education Advocate

In October 2019, former prime minister of the United Kingdom and current United Nations special envoy for global education Gordon Brown spoke out to encourage renewed …

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Rep DefMay 22, 2020
Renny Jackson – Selfless Service at 14,000 Feet
Renny Jackson – Selfless Service at 14,000 Feet

“Call Renny!” was long a standard request when mountain climbers became trapped or injured in Grand Teton National Park.

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Rep DefMay 22, 2020
What American Moral Leadership Should Look Like
What American Moral Leadership Should Look Like

The top leaders of past generations were guided not by ambition or self-preservation, but by duty to their country and those less fortunate than themselves.

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Mind KApril 27, 2020
Stephen J. Friedman – A Passionate Advocate for Education
Stephen J. Friedman – A Passionate Advocate for Education

As attorney, federal government official, and university president, Stephen J. Friedman has brought wisdom and integrity to the public and private sectors.

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Mind KApril 16, 2020
Patty Stonesifer – A Tech Visionary and a True Philanthropist
Patty Stonesifer – A Tech Visionary and a True Philanthropist


Patty Stonesifer is all about making positive change — as a top Microsoft executive, founding CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and CEO of Martha’s Table.

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Mind KApril 14, 2020
Moral “Superheroes” Speaking out Risk Retribution
Moral “Superheroes” Speaking out Risk Retribution

Numerous healthcare workers—and even a Navy cap-tain—have suffered retribution for speaking up on principle during the COVID19 pandemic.

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Mind KApril 7, 2020
William J. Brennan - A Man of Principled Dissent and Persuasion
William J. Brennan - A Man of Principled Dissent and Persuasion

In a 34-year career, Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan stood up for the rights and dignity of every individual against in-equality and government overreach.

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Mind KApril 5, 2020
Mitt Romney – Political Courage Built on Faith
Mitt Romney – Political Courage Built on Faith

Mitt Romney, the sole Republican senator voting to convict President Trump at his impeachment trial, based his position on faith and his moral compass.

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Mind KMarch 17, 2020
Yvon Chouinard – Supporting Stakeholder Capitalism before It Was Cool
Yvon Chouinard – Supporting Stakeholder Capitalism before It Was Cool

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s life and business philosophy have centered on taking responsibility beyond his own interests.

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Mind KMarch 17, 2020
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