It’s binary. There are yes PAOs and no PAOs. It must have something to do with one’s nature and tendencies.
When the media approaches do you think of an opportunity or a threat? Useful engagement – yes or no?
When your organization is about to do an event do you look for innovative ways to publicize it? Is this just extra work – yes or no?
When the commander asks a question do you cower or volunteer your opinion? Add to the conversation – yes or no?
When the intel guy tells you no do you accept that or ask why? Challenge authority – yes or no?
When there is an opportunity to improve anything in your organization do you jump at it? Seek responsibility – yes or no?
It’s ok to be a yes or a no PAO. Just be sure to realize that if you are a no PAO, you suck.
