by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | May 7, 2025 | Thoughts You Can Use
I’ve been listening to Kenny Rogers’ song, “The Gambler” a lot, this week. It’s a nice bit of country music about the importance of knowing how to play the hand you’re dealt. You may know it, but if you don’t, allow me to improve...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Apr 29, 2025 | Thoughts You Can Use
I was having a conversation last week with a young woman leader about her public profile. She’s in her mid-thirties and has led program development for a multi-million-dollar nonprofit. She has enriched thousands of lives through her creative and incredible...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Apr 22, 2025 | Thoughts You Can Use
I know we live in an era where being a huge jerk is an essential qualification for higher office. But I want to dwell for a moment here on why it’s a good idea not to be a jerk when you work for a good cause these days. When you care, it can be tempting to make...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Apr 15, 2025 | Thoughts You Can Use
Did you watch the Master’s golf on Sunday? In part I ask because I realize my audience is pretty diverse. As a strategic communications leader I do work with CEOs of fortune 500 companies. But I also work with plenty of people helping good causes communicate....
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Apr 9, 2025 | Thoughts You Can Use
Are you a good leader? I am. I know I am, because right now I’m not one. I know leadership comes with a personal cost and I don’t owe that to anyone. I don’t like the burden of leadership, even though it’s been thrust on me since I was a teen....
