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VP of Digital Product Design @Nike . Former lead @netflix , @meta , @paypal , @twitter Follow me on Threads:

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@dantley
Dantley Davis
1 year
I was at a FAANG company when a product manager resigned after a week to go back to another FAANG company because the coffee was better. Recently I think about him often.
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Last night I got home late from a business trip. Both kids were snuggled with their mom in our bed, so I slept on the couch. They made their way out of the bed and were found asleep next to me. ❤️ moments like this. Wish I was awake to experience it. 😂 #dadlife
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4 years
Twitter changed it’s company account profile to reflect the solidarity that we have with the Black community. I’m proud to work for a company that walks the talk and isn’t afraid to take a stand. #blacklivesmatter
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4 years
Mentally, 2020 is like a video game. We made it past the early levels and we’re stronger for it. November is the final boss battle. It’s weak spot is us voting.
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4 years
Life is short. Get into good trouble.
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I love this country, but being Black in America is fucking hard. Not only do I have pressures of work and family like everyone else, but I also see the hatred against people like me. For the record, the hatred just motivates me. It makes me work harder and with more conviction.
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3 years
Sometimes having a trained eye can be exhausting. 😆
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4 years
To anyone who lost their jobs at Quibi... we’re hiring. Especially within product design, research, product management, and engineering. Work remotely or from our LA office once we reopen. Please pass the word.
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4 years
"The story that has pushed 100,000 Covid deaths below the fold is America's preexisting condition: racism." @StephenAtHome
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5 years
My daughter’s braid game is👌🏾
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Dantley Davis
2 years
Today marks the next chapter in my career and I'm honored to be joining Nike as Vice President of Digital Design. Nike represents sports, culture, music, and fashion, which sounds like a dream combination! #JustDoIt
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4 years
My daughter learned how to climb out of her crib this week. She wakes up at 12am, puts on a princess dress, and colors on our furniture. No one is sleeping and our furniture is scared.
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@twkelly_EDU I use it frequently and every time feel a bit strange because I grew up in California where the saying is actually “you mutha f//ckas”, but I don’t think that goes over as well in a professional setting. 😂
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@dantley
Dantley Davis
5 years
I’m really disappointed that some users spoke so disrespectfully about members of the team responsible for the new Twitter web site. Critcism on our work and decisions is fair game. Personal attacks aren’t. Ask yourself, what would your mom think of your behavior? 🤦‍♀️ is my guess.
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5 years
Features that I’m looking forward to in 2020. - Remove me from this conversation - Don’t allow RT of this tweet - Don’t allow people to @mention me without my permission - Remove this @mention from this conversation - Tweet this only to: hashtag, interest, or these friends
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Dantley Davis
3 years
Today we’re launching a test to a small group on iOS and Android to give people an accurate preview of how their images will appear when they Tweet a photo.
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4 years
I couldn’t make a dinner with leaders from Twitter and Square tonight because of a birthday party for daughter who turns 3. @jack and the crew FaceTimes me and sings happy birthday to my lil girl. My daughter looked confused AF, but I was deeply moved. 😆😭🎂 #LoveWhereYouWork
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4 years
@TheNotoriousRBF @adrian_cadem @patvatar @NotAFile @taintedavenue @chochosmx @colinmadland @Twitter It’s 100% our fault. No one should say otherwise. Now the next step is fixing it.
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@dantley
Dantley Davis
2 years
Cancelled our Tesla Plaid order and bought a @MercedesBenz EQS. The EQS is levels above the Tesla in luxury and build quality. Funny enough, the Mercedes dealership had a number of Plaids traded in for the EQS. Competition is a good thing.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Reporters are in my DMs asking about my experience being a Black employee at Facebook. They should redirect their questions to the Directors, VPs, and C-level staff at Facebook and ask them why there are so few Black people in senior product roles. They have your answers.
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@dantley
Dantley Davis
3 years
Excited to share that today we’re welcoming the @uenodotco team to Twitter! 👋🏾
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@dantley
Dantley Davis
5 years
I'm incredibly proud that we are stopping all political advertising on Twitter. I hope this sets precedent for other social media companies to do the same.
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jack
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We’ve made the decision to stop all political advertising on Twitter globally. We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought. Why? A few reasons…🧵
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Dantley Davis
4 years
I’d love to see term limits and the end to career politicians, regardless of party.
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Amy McGrath
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Mitch McConnell has been in office since I was 9 years old. We need term limits.
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Dantley Davis
5 years
I’m excited to announce that I’m joining Twitter to head up Design and Research! Can’t wait to join the company at such an amazing time. Looking forward to working with @jack and the rest of flock!
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Dantley Davis
1 year
@iamharaldur @elonmusk I’m really sorry this is happening @iamharaldur . You deserve better.
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@dantley
Dantley Davis
4 years
The most useless words ever: “I’m sorry for how you were treated. I regret not doing more to support you while we worked together.” Speak up to support your collegues being affected by discrimination BEFORE they quit.
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@dantley
Dantley Davis
4 years
This week reaffirmed I’m at the right company. So damn proud to be a member of this team and proud of the thousands of Tweeps locked in solidarity in doing what is right and decent. 💪🏾✊🏾💙
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Dantley Davis
4 years
I worked at Netflix, was a Director at Facebook, and I’m now working to improve the system at Twitter. Tech bro documentarians should know where to find me in case they need perspective from a Black person in tech.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
Tonight’s bedtime story: ‘Ambitious Girl’ by @meenaharris
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Dantley Davis
5 years
Friday night... laying on the floor next to my daughter's crib. She asked me to hold her hand until she falls asleep. She just fell asleep and so did my back. Halp! #dadlife
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Proud that @Twitter is making national elections (US and International) a paid holiday for employees. I hope companies and countries do the same to enable greater participation in elections around the world.
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4 years
I struggle with finding joy for simple pleasures when facing the constant drum of depression from racial tensions in this country. This is against the backdrop of a pandemic, wild fires, and an economy in tatters.
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@dantley
Dantley Davis
3 years
The account for @realDonaldTrump is locked for 12 hours due to violations of our policies. Another violation of our Civic Integrity or Violent Threats policies will result in a permanent suspension of the account.
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Dantley Davis
2 years
Keep winning until your haters ask if you’re hiring.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Today is the 10 year anniversary of my Dad’s unexpected death. He never had a chance to meet my kids. I never got a chance to say goodbye. As a career military man, he was stern and principled, yet gentle and compassionate. His influence still guides me today. I miss him dearly.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Should @twitter make our product roadmap public? Asking for a friend. 😀
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Jane Manchun Wong
4 years
Really love it when companies are transparent with their product roadmap 😍
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Dantley Davis
2 years
I love Twitter and the people here! I'm honored to have been part of the journey. #OneTeam
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Dantley Davis
2 years
I’ll continue to introduce #Tweeps to people hiring in my network. Please leverage me for connections to hiring managers. No ask is too small. My DMs are open.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
New designers: Before I started my career, I spent many hours copying work that inspired me. From video games, magazine ads, and web sites. I aimed for a pixel perfect rendition. Once you master the technical skills, you can remix the work and eventually start with a blank slate.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
I am not your model minority. Here's a picture of my mother and grandma holding me, their brown baby. They love me and I love them. These are the faces I see when a coward in Atlanta killed Asian women. These are the faces I see when a coward attacked an elderly Asian women SF.
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Dantley Davis
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How it started How it’s going
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Only racist people say they are the least racist person in the world.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
Today I’ve been processing the death of a friend. He passed away unexpectedly this weekend in front of his young family. He was kind and selfless. Life is fleeting and can vanish in moments. I’m reminded to cherish the people I’m with and not take a day for granted.
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Dantley Davis
1 year
During a chemo consult, my mom’s doctor asked if she works because the treatment will be very hard. My mom said, “I haven’t in awhile because my son supports me.” Those words provided new meaning to the “success” in my career. Being able to help my mom has made it all worthwhile.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
I’m known to be outspoken about diversity in tech, but it wasn’t something I planned. The first decade of my career I didn’t talk about race in tech at all. I just dealt with it. 3 things changed: My wife was deployed to Iraq, my dad died, and I paid off my student loans.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
I’m a truck owner. I have a big lifted diesel 4x4 truck. I haul trailers and use the bed of my truck weekly. I ordered a @tesla #cybertruck last night. The design hasn’t won me over, but I can’t hate the the 80s inspired looks. Both juvenile and utilitarian. Plus it hauls!
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Dantley Davis
2 years
This is my last week at Twitter. There is a lot to say about my experience and I can’t fully cover everything here. The tl;dr: this one of the best group of people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. A thread…
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Dantley Davis
4 years
This.
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“Leaders should be evaluated by how many leaders they create and not how many followers they have.”
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4 years
How old were you when a cop threatened to kill you or tried to kill you and you did nothing illegal? Me: 16, 18, 35
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Dantley Davis
3 years
A pic of me and my @Honda Civic in the mid 90s. I was proud of this car because every mod was funded by me building web sites for tuning companies in LA. I learned JavaScript for a turbo kit. 😂 A year later I was working at a design agency in SF. #StartedFromTheBottom
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Dantley Davis
3 years
The account @realDonaldTrump has been permanently suspended from Twitter. You can read more about our decision here:
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Since I’ve deleted Facebook and Instagram, my @twitter account followers are going to see more tweets about my family life and hobbies. You’ve been warned. 😀 👨🏾‍🦱👩🏾‍🦱👦🏾👶🏾🐶 + ✊🏾 + 🎨 + 🖥 + 🚴🏾+ 🚗 + 🏍 + 🛩 + = my life
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Dantley Davis
2 years
Twitter after Musk bought it and realized he fired too many engineers.
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Dantley Davis
5 years
To manage expectations, all flights leaving out of JFK should end with Ish. i.e. Instead of 3:55, the time would say 3:55ish. So when the plane finally takes off and it’s 4:56 you won’t be as disappointed. At least the boarding time is accurate-ish.
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Dantley Davis
5 years
lols from @NewYorker
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Dantley Davis
4 years
What a strange feeling so many of us are experiencing right now.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
On unlimited: PTO: l started to prioritize PTO after my wife came back from Iraq. When your spouse's job is life or death it puts A LOT into perspective. Since having kids, I take time off so we can have great memories together. No job is important enuff to deprive me of living.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Bo is much more comfortable with the donut style cone. You can almost see him smiling. 😀 Thanks #DogTwitter for the suggestion.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
My first language was Korean. I spoke Korean until my family moved back to the US when I was 3. My mom’s friends told her to stop speaking Korean to me so I wouldn’t get bullied for having an accent. Imagine being a parent and having to hide your child’s identity to protect them.
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@dantley
Dantley Davis
4 years
It’s Juneteenth and @twitter is out here. #BlackLivesMatter
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Dantley Davis
2 years
One of the worst things a company can do to a Black person is tell them to bring their authentic self to work and then not support them when they do. Unless a company has critical mass of Black execs, the whole authentic self thing is a trap.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
I recently reached two years at Twitter. In reflection, it’s been the hardest job I’ve ever had. In the past 2 years I’ve seen a team transform, a company influenced by design, and examples set regarding diversity. It hasn’t been easy, but worth the effort. #LoveWhereYouWork
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Dantley Davis
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1/ Today marks my 1 year anniversary at Twitter! It’s been a helluva year, for me, for Twitter, for the world. Here are some of the highlights of the past year. A thread...
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Taking a moment to celebrate an accomplishment for our team: At Twitter, we have Black UXers, reporting to Black Directors, reporting into a Black head of design and research who reports to the CEO. @TwitterDesign @TwitterResearch
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Dantley Davis
3 years
Babygirl sporting her new sweatshirt! @VP @vplikeme
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3 years
Asian Black Unity is written all over my face.
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@xoshanjor @evelynvwoodsen All I see is an adult doing things that adults do.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
Bad advice. Take your time off.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
The people not having imposter syndrome are the imposters.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Imagine you’re still in high school. What was your dream car? For me it was a 1995 911 because of Mike Lowry (Bad Boys)
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Dantley Davis
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Please welcome Felicia Williams ( @cheersfelicia ) to @TwitterDesign ! Felicia is joining @Twitter as a Design Director leading our emerging and small business efforts. Welcome to the flock, Felicia!
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Juneteenth aka Freedom Day is a day to remember and celebrate the emancipation proclamation, which declared freedom* to slaves in the US. This should be a national holiday and I’m proud that Twitter is making it a company holiday. *we are still on the journey for freedom.
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Both Twitter and Square are making #Juneteenth (June 19th) a company holiday in the US, forevermore. A day for celebration, education, and connection.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
What a day. I’m really sorry that our customers were affected from the hack. I appreciate all the Twitter teams who came together quickly to address the issue.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
Many Black and brown people in tech are just getting started in their careers, so putting the burden on them to also be vessels for change is unreasonable. This is why it is so important for leadership at companies to hold themselves accountable for bias and racism.
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Dantley Davis
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I’ve had a lot of obstacles in my career and I’ve squashed most of them. It wasn’t easy, but I am literally living my dream. I say this to everyone who feels their goals are out of reach. Keep pushing to be the best version of yourself. The destination is worth the sacrifice.
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Dantley Davis
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25 years ago I worked for an agency and helped design the first Tiger Woods PGA Tour web site for Nike. My 19 year old self wondered if I could ever have a career at Nike. Today I hosted my first team all hands in the Tiger Woods Center as a VP @Nike . Good job kid! #JustDoIt
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Dantley Davis
4 years
I appreciate the feedback and direct conversation about #a11y from our passionate community. It's clear we have a lot of work ahead to make Twitter more inclusive for people with disabilities. I will advocate for a11y to be part of our design from the beginning of all projects.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Today is my dad’s birthday. He would be 72. He passed away 10 years ago and not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. He raised my sisters and I as a single parent. He was a military man and served in the @usairforce for 24 years. He broke the mold. Happy Birthday, Dad!
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Dantley Davis
1 year
All design schools should have a minor in business. That would do so much for the design profession. Without understanding how business works, designers end up being a pair of hands and then focus on whether to code or how we name layers.
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Dantley Davis
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We'll be sharing more of our design concepts on Twitter for feedback. As a designer, my best work happened after people shot holes into my designs and I was able to iterate. I'm really happy our team is embracing this philosophy.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
If you’re a new head of design at a company and you immediately just hire your male buddies, you’re part of the problem. #DoTheWork
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Dantley Davis
5 years
My 6 yr old son asked me why @Apple designed the brown skin Animoji’s so they were hard to see compared to the non-brown skin version? Perhaps use a neutral background or adjust the color for better contrast if a darker skin tone is selected?
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Dantley Davis
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In college I had to pass on design internships (which were unpaid) because I could not afford it. I was working full time to pay my tuition and living expenses. No one should have to make this choice when they are in school. All internships should be paid.
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Dantley Davis
3 years
I tried to be a hippy, but ended up as the Black Bob Ross.
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Dantley Davis
4 years
Bo got his first grooming since lock down began. This pup is so fresh and so clean.
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Dantley Davis
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We recently renamed our development team (Eng, Product, Design, Research) to "Experience" as a constant reminder that we are responsible for making the @Twitter experience amazing. Each day & with every decision, we are reinforcing innovation, speed, & empathy as priorities.
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Lately when I call my dog, he makes this grin and keeps it moving and ignores me. I think he’s been spending too much time with my kids.
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Dantley Davis
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Started this project in January of 2020. Flew it right before 2020 ended. This year sucked on so many levels, no question. One thing that has kept me sane is building airplanes. Happy New Year!
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Dantley Davis
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One of the misconceptions of career advancement is you need to have excellent managers, but life doesn’t work that way. Ask good managers to coach you on your blindspots and pay careful attention to the mistakes bad managers make. Both experiences will make you a better leader.
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I was 18 years old when I started my career in design. I watched Seinfeld and Friends to relate to the water cooler talk at my tech startup. I was the only Black person around. I listened to Oasis and The Smashing Pumpkins to better connect with my peers. I was scared to be me.
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Dantley Davis
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An ex-colleague (who is a white man) reached out to me and said when we worked together in the past it was the most fun he had because of how diverse the team was. I shared with him that the people of color were miserable because of the bias and racism at work. Myself included.
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Dantley Davis
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I’m hoping that in 2021 the performative lip service ends and accountability starts at tech companies. Less BLM profile pictures on your social media accounts and more hiring and promotion of Black and brown people into leadership roles.
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Dantley Davis
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Not too long ago I stayed at a job longer than I wanted when facing discrimination because of this perception. I hated that job a month after I started and stayed 3 years. It is incumbent of hiring managers to understand the context and situation versus jumping to conclusions.
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Here is the #1 most important career advice I can give: DO NOT HAVE A RESUME FULL OF SHORT STINTS. Roughly, more than 3 consecutive jobs with less than ~18 months tenure is career danger zone.
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👋🏾 I have another role to hire for! This time it’s a Sr Director of Product Design role for SNKRS based in NYC. If you love street wear culture + design + leading people, HMU. 👟 #JustDoIt
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I'm extremely proud of the talent, dedication, and leadership of the @Twitter Design and Research management team. I'm also inspired by the diversity of our team and the impact they bring to the company and product. We are just getting started. #LoveWhereYouWork #designtwitter
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Dantley Davis
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Design execs in the tech industry often ask designers to up level their business or technical acumen to advance. However, there are a bunch of design execs who have never been designers, so I challenge them to take design courses to up level their capability. We all will benefit.
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