How setbacks in life defined My Coaching
Not much I have set out to do was accomplished without setbacks. Losing elections before I won, not passing the bar the first time, Not getting into law school right away, the list goes on. I have made mistakes and faced tragedy and loss beyond my control. You are not often appreciated for your skill […]
The Quiet Strength of Consistency: Why Showing Up Matters More Than Talent
We spend a lot of time celebrating talent. Natural ability. Intelligence. Charisma. Those things matter, but they are not what sustain leadership or build trust over time. After years in public service, law, and coaching kids, I have come to believe something simpler and more durable. Showing up matters more than talent. Consistency does not […]
What Developers Get Wrong About Community Meetings: Opportunity not entitlement
I have sat at the table where decisions are made, and I have sat in the audience where people line up to speak. I have been a city councilor, a mayor, and now a land-use attorney. As an elected official, I met with, and guided many developers through the public process. Some listen and are […]
Life Sciences, Housing and the Hard Truth About Growth in Innovation Cities
I grew up in Cambridge, and I spent years in City Hall. Now I work in land use and permitting. That means I have watched the life sciences boom from the inside and the outside. I have seen what it brings to a city, as well as the anxiety. Innovation cities like Cambridge are powerful […]