When [Button] Gwinnett signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, there was no guarantee of success. The colonies were challenging the most powerful empire in the world, and failure could have cost him everything. Yet he chose to act anyway. That willingness to move forward amid uncertainty remains just as relevant today…

Every day, entrepreneurs launch businesses without knowing the outcome. Employers invest in new markets and emerging technologies. Community leaders take on challenges without the benefit of guarantees. Progress has always depended on individuals willing to step forward before the path ahead is fully visible.