I have created the Speaking Truthfully Award to recognize and honor people who exemplify and embody Speaking Truthfully principles and practices.

I hold the philosophy that Speaking Truthfully, the fourth principle of The 5 Principles of Authentic Living, is first and foremost an act of self-revelation, showing one’s true character through vulnerability, transparency, and courage. Here is a wonderful example of this kind of speaking, by the young actress Ellen Page, speaking at a recent Time to Thrive conference.

Ellen’s talk is extraordinary in its honesty, beauty, and truthfulness.