by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Mar 27, 2024 | Thoughts You Can Use
Nonprofit communications directors often face a myriad of challenges. I did the job myself, before I started consulting, so I know how hard it is. Luckily, I also know how I can help. I’ve just had a rare spot open up in my consulting roster, too, so if...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Mar 20, 2024 | Thoughts You Can Use
If you’re struggling to communicate a complicated idea, it doesn’t mean you won’t get there. It might happen much sooner than you think, in fact. That’s because the writing process isn’t linear. It can sometimes take you years thinking...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Mar 13, 2024 | Thoughts You Can Use
I had an unusual win on the squash court last night, and it gave me hope for the 2024 election. My opponent was higher rated than I am by a significant degree. He played squash at Princeton and is a decade younger than I am, and I was sure he’d win. I even sent...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Mar 6, 2024 | Thoughts You Can Use
When you’re under stress, it changes how you communicate. The bad news is that most people need to be calmest when they’re most stressed. And very few of us indeed can be a second pair of eyes for ourselves, when we need them the most. The quick version of...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Feb 28, 2024 | Thoughts You Can Use
I’ve been running The Comms Whisperer as a LinkedIn newsletter for more than two years, now. I am a total evangelist for doing these kinds of newsletters. On a pure per-client basis, spending a couple of hours each week writing these posts has paid for itself....
