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Clifton Taulbert
Born Clifton Lamar Taulbert
1945 (age 79–80)
Glen Allan, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupation Author
Language English
Education O'Bannon High School; Oral Roberts University; Southwest Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University
Notable works Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored (1989); Eight Habits of the Heart: Embracing the Values that Build Strong Communities (1997)

Clifton Taulbert (born in 1945) is an American author, business expert, and speaker. He is well-known for his books Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored (1989) and Eight Habits of the Heart: Embracing the Values that Build Strong Communities (1997). Mr. Taulbert also helps educators by offering courses on building strong school communities.

His book Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored was even made into a movie in 1996!

About Clifton Taulbert

Clifton Lamar Taulbert was born in 1945 in Glen Allan, Mississippi, a small town. He finished high school in Greenville, Mississippi in 1963. Later, he earned degrees from Oral Roberts University and Southern Methodist University.

Mr. Taulbert served in the United States Air Force. He was part of the 89th Presidential Wing. He has also been honored in the Enlisted Airmen Hall of Fame.

His Work as a Consultant

Clifton Taulbert used to be a banker in Oklahoma. Today, he is the president and founder of the Freemount Corporation. This company helps organizations develop their people and work better together.

His ideas have been used by many important groups. These include Lockheed Martin, Bank of America, and even the U.S. Department of Defense. He has shared his ideas with leaders around the world, from China to the Mississippi Delta.

Community and Influence

CNN chose Mr. Taulbert to represent the voice of community around the year 2000. He has also been a guest lecturer at top universities. These include Harvard University and the United States Air Force Academy.

Mr. Taulbert believes that he succeeded because of the kind people around him. He often says we should never forget how much we can influence others.

His Books and Ideas

Clifton Taulbert has written 13 books. Some of his most important books share his ideas about community. These include Eight Habits of the Heart and Who Owns the Ice House: Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur.

Who Owns the Ice House is part of a special program. It helps people understand how an entrepreneurial mindset can make a difference. His book Eight Habits of the Heart is key to his work. It shows how community can be a strength in the workplace. This book even led to him speaking to members of the United States Supreme Court!

Awards and Recognition

Mr. Taulbert is a trustee at the University of Tulsa. He has received many awards from around the world. These include honors from the Library of Congress and the NAACP. He has also received the Jewish Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Clifton Taulbert lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife, Barbara Taulbert.

Books by Clifton Taulbert

Here are some of the books Clifton Taulbert has written:

  • Nonfiction Books
    • Who Owns The Ice House? Eight Life Lessons From An Unlikely Entrepreneur (2010)
    • Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored (1989)
    • The Last Train North (1992)
    • Watching Our Crops Come In (1997)
    • Eight Habits of the Heart: Embracing the Values that Build Strong Communities (1997)
    • The Journey Home: A Father’s Gift to His Son (2002)
    • When Little Becomes Much (2005)
    • The Invitation
    • Shift Your Thinking: Win Where You Stand
  • Children's Books
    • Little Cliff and the Porch People (1999)
    • Little Cliff and the First Day of School (2001)
    • Little Cliff and the Cold Place (2002)
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