Synopsis
A book about the experiences of an award-winning business leader and activist, Build It Boldly: How Daring Business Leaders Can Gain Influence and Create Impact, is a memoir of Kimberly McGlonn’s life and her journey to become a recognized brand architect.
The book is the tender tale of a Black American family and its collapse, but beyond that, it is a beautiful invitation to business leaders brave enough to reflect and then to become agents of change. With candor and timeliness, McGlonn calls for bold new practices—approaches that center the best interest of people and the planet.
Rich in insights, Build It Boldly offers hard-earned, honest reflections on the value of relationships, mindsets, storytelling, fundraising, and wellness for the world’s most influential leaders who are disheartened by the clear consequences of business as usual.
Inspiring and full of generous wisdom, Build It Boldly: How Daring Business Leaders Can Gain Influence and Create Impact is the captivating story of a visionary leader’s journey to shape the world’s most savvy business leaders and to redefine our collective expectations.
Author Bio
Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is a visionary leader, professor, and social entrepreneur who has spent over 20 years advocating for sustainable design and social justice. As the founder and CEO of NOOR by Grant Blvd, an award-winning sustainable luxury brand, Kimberly has transformed her passion for equity into action, creating opportunities for marginalized communities while challenging industry norms. With a PhD in Design and a deep commitment to supporting daring leaders & organizations in creating impact, her work has produced transformative results. Dr. McGlonn is now channeling her wealth of lived and professional experiences into a new mission: to inspire others to design lives and businesses anchored in greater intentionality, strategy, and fulfillment. Through her keynote speaking, online courses and book, she offers provocative insights that help individuals and organizations rethink their approaches to leadership and growth, driving lasting change in the process.
