Winning Even When You Lose
He wins even when he loses was the biggest compliment I received. Running for office is a privilege. It’s a chance to build a movement and to inspire your community. When I lost I remembered that. Most people do not get the chance to do it. I did. My family would remind me about all […]
Why the Best Leaders Recover Faster Than Everyone Else
People often ask what separates strong leaders from everyone else. Talent matters. Intelligence matters. Experience matters. But after years in public office, law, coaching, and community work, I believe the real difference is recovery time and bounceback. Leaders cannot avoid setbacks. They recover from them faster and with less damage. They reinversion missions and reset.They […]
The Coach’s Playbook for Making The Weakest Player Your Biggest Asset
I have coached kids in Cambridge for a long time. Every team has players who struggle. I have coached kids with physical disability, aspergers and an array of mental health challenges. I have also coached kids who are just far behind athletically. I have coached kids who came in with private trainers and kids who […]
Why Smart Zoning Is About People and History, Not Just Buildings
I grew up in Cambridge, and I spent years in City Hall. I have also spent years helping projects move through the zoning and permitting process. When you live in a dense city long enough, you learn something important. Zoning is not really about buildings. It is about people and how they live next to […]
Why This Work Became Personal for Me
I did not set out to start a pediatric cancer charity. I was a city kid who loved sports, who lost his father young, and who learned early that life can change in a second. I spent years in public service and then in law. Along the way I met families who were living through […]
How Cambridge Is Navigating the Next Decade of Life Sciences and Housing Growth
I grew up in Cambridge and I spent years on the City Council. My grandmother and Father immigrated from Italy to Cambridge because we were an industrial city. My Grandmother worked in a candy factory. The City, like most manufacturing cities, changed dramatically. The difference for Cambridge is we had Harvard and especially MIT to […]