A great Command Sergeant Major says he sees people exist in three general ways:
- People who know something is happening, have some ideas about it and may or may not take action to contribute.
- Some people who don’t know what’s happening.
- People who see opportunities and make things happen, even if it’s not their job or they weren’t directed to do so.
Which one are you?
Public affairs people aren’t often directed to take action (break glass in case of emergency). Until we’ve built your reputation, public affairs people rarely are asked for input on organizational actions which don’t include specific public affairs equities.
A public affairs person has unique communication-focused perspective and is placed in the organization where we can see opportunity and take it.
Not only can you be a #3 guy or gal – you can move others to do the same. You can highlight opportunities for your fellow staffies to get involved.
Be #3. Now go and do likewise.
Photo by Airman 1st Class Solomon Cook
