About Us
The Beginning
Know Honesty was founded in Grand Rapids in 2016 in response to the absence of honesty in the workplace. Ken’s experience with business owners and leaders has led him to see how far we have fallen when it comes to real communication. Couple that dilemma with a society choosing disconnectedness over authentic connection and we have a much larger problem.
From day one, Ken and his team have been working diligently to create the Know Honesty Movement, helping organizations, professionals, and individuals break down the divide and experience real communication.
Who We Are
Ken Bogard
FOUNDER OF KNOW HONESTY
Ken’s “Know Honesty” approach is enhancing the lives of hundreds of professionals, delivering significant financial gains for companies, improving leadership collaboration, and creating a movement. Ken’s enthusiasm for results, extensive experience and entrepreneurial grit provide the momentum people need to achieve what they really want out of life.
Through years of tackling issues within organizations, Ken has realized that the pains and pleasures across a variety of people are remarkably alike. Everyone needs, and can have, a simple and effective approach to get quick, sustainable results. Ken’s relentless pursuit of finding the organization’s true condition has helped improved the lives of over 300 owners and leaders, thousands of employees, and over 60 organizations.
Grace gavin
CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF OF STAFF
Grace Gavin is a three-time founder and open and honest expert, helping leaders simplify how they communicate and eliminate the divides that stall progress. As co-founder of Know Honesty, she helps organizations build cultures of real communication — and has impacted thousands through her book, workshops, and keynotes.
With nearly seven years in the field and a background shaped by family business, Grace brings a heartfelt and straightforward approach to every interaction. Her work has been featured on stages, podcasts, and media outlets including Fox17 and NPR.
Having lost her dad early in her adult life, she knows all too well how precious and short our lives really are, which drives her to help others lead more fulfilled and intentional lives. Grace believes every individual has something unique to contribute to the workplace, and that true leadership is about creating environments where people feel heard, respected, and valued.
Grace has founded businesses in marketing, community building, and organizational culture, with a deep commitment to helping companies, especially family-owned ones, thrive through real communication. Her book Know Honesty has sold over 2,000 copies, helping leaders bring more openness and honesty into their everyday conversations.
Chris cowling
KNOW HONESTY FACILITATOR
Chris Cowling brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit world, where he helped organizations experience tremendous growth. His focus has always been on creating healthy environments where openness and honesty help people thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and live with purpose.
Alongside his own leadership and entrepreneurial journey, Chris has supported founders and executives in getting to the core truth of a situation so they can move forward with clarity, confidence, and contentment. He believes bold vision and strong systems only work when built on a foundation of real communication.
Being completely yourself and being heard without reservation are not soft skills. They are the essential foundation for people to experience real joy in their lives, both at work and beyond. As a Know Honesty facilitator, Chris helps leaders and teams eliminate confusion, build trust, and take meaningful steps forward together.
Tiffany Fitzsimmons
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND OFFICE MANAGER
Tiffany joined the Know Honesty team as the Conference Space Manager to enhance her creativity and willfulness to assure that her Know Honesty team members and our client meetings are held in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
She goes above and beyond when organizing the schedules and meeting any special requests to enhance the education and forward motion for all our clients. Tiffany enjoys exceeding client expectations and is an innovator when it comes to space management.She lives into our Core Value of Grow or Die every single day with her can-do attitude. Tiffany is all about teamwork, organization and company growth. Her ability to adapt to any situation is a part of the magic at Know Honesty.
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We Believe
Change is an opportunity for growth.
Openness is what makes honesty possible.
Real relationships are for everyone.
We direct our future.
Our work is changing the world.
We are called to share this world.
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