Mark Carney’s Davos speech wasn’t just powerful because of what he said — it was a masterclass in emotional regulation and strategic leadership.
Relaxed yet authoritative body language. Steady eye contact. Measured pacing. No raised voice. No deviation from prepared remarks. This was not anger in motion — it was anger mastered.
What stood out most in addition to his complete mastery of his emotional state, was his clear use of Think. Say. Ask.He thought it through deeply.He said what needed to be said to the people best positioned to help.And he asked them to stand with Canada.
This is Anger Solutions at its highest level: emotion acknowledged, regulated, and translated into principled action. Quiet. Grounded. Effective.
If I'm being honest, this is what seems to resonate most with those who heard it - it wasn't just the message; it was HOW the message was delivered.
It was a thing of beauty and something to aspire to - to have that much presence of mind and emotional clarity to be able to respond to clear and present threats with that much poise and grace. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this - not on the politics of the speech, but what impacted you most about how the PM handled himself on the world stage?