by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Aug 19, 2020 | Thoughts You Can Use
A swear-prone new friend who coaches executives on presentations was telling me this week, “get to the f__king point, then go the f__k away.” That’s his mantra. Rude though it may be. And did you watch Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic convention on...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Aug 11, 2020 | Thoughts You Can Use
My grandfather tried to throw himself off a British Merchant Navy ship in India, just before World War II broke out. A bunkmate had died, and he went to pieces. His own father, my great grandfather, happened to be the Captain in charge of the same ship. But rather...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Aug 5, 2020 | Thoughts You Can Use
Since going freelance, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how my writing, public relations, and strategic communications consulting business has grown, and I realized I wanted to share my approach to business development with you because I think it’s good...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jul 29, 2020 | Thoughts You Can Use
Getting people to talk honestly about what you’ve done for them creates compelling content your audiences will share to build your movement. As a journalist, I liked to get people to tell their stories as a way of challenging complacent popular narratives about white...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jul 22, 2020 | Thoughts You Can Use
I’ve worked with great people from across the spectrum, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to meeting one’s communications needs. That said, more organizations are choosing contractors during the pandemic, and a few simple questions might help you navigate...
