‘Don’t be paralyzed by your mistakes’ says Bernadette Davis

Everyone makes mistakes. It’s how you respond that sets true leaders apart.

That’s the foundation of the some of the best career advice ever given to Bernadette Adams Davis, founder and CEO of Bernadette Davis Communications. The advice came from her mentor and former boss Jacquee Wahler at Walt Disney World Resort. If you are willing to ask for help, almost any mistake becomes something you learn from — not a death sentence.

We caught up with Davis to get her take on the current work of a PR pro and how she sets herself and her team up for success every day. Here’s what she had to say for our “Day in the Life” series:

1. What’s your favorite part of your morning routine?

Davis: My favorite part of the morning is waking up early, usually before 6 a.m., and having tea or coffee while catching up on news and social media. The quiet time, before emails start coming in and before any meetings, is a sweet spot for me.

I, like some people, also have a couple of quick puzzles that I do in the morning for a quick bit of fun. I recently added one thing to my morning routine – doing 15-20 minutes of yoga. It’s a very new thing for me and is so helpful before spending a day sitting at my desk.