by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Mar 24, 2021 | Thoughts You Can Use
If you’re in public life, you need to learn how to apologize. Because you’re human, and at some point, you’re going to fall short of your own standards for yourself. Do it quickly. Mean it. Then don’t be the first to try to move the conversation on. That’s how you...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Mar 17, 2021 | Thoughts You Can Use
It’s been quite a week. My wife Logan gave birth to our son Freddy on Monday morning at 3:39 a.m. and we came home Tuesday afternoon. He’s named after his maternal grandfather and great grandfather. And his mother. Frederick Lincoln Sachon Davis.He...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Mar 10, 2021 | Thoughts You Can Use
Career coaching is a great way to keep things interesting and for me to stay engaged as a consultant. As part of that process I’ve been prioritizing my career goals. And it turns out? “Delivering justice” is the most important thing. My coach urged me to define it...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Feb 23, 2021 | Thoughts You Can Use
No pressure. But how would you explain your worst mistake? It’s a good place to start your reflective process, when you’re preparing to campaign on anything. And, ah. The fickle vindictiveness of the masses… This week, the mayoral candidates in New York were subjected...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Feb 16, 2021 | Thoughts You Can Use
I was walking down 39th Street at Sixth Avenue in New York City yesterday and saw an inspiring sign through the window of a real estate office. It showed a person with the word “MEAN” written on their chest. A big red circle with a line ran around and through them....
