Giving personal advice is important. I was lucky enough to be part of a unit where the staff not only supported the command’s mission, but also supported its members and their families.
In this unit, my wife would call the unit doc when my kid had a rash. When I got legal papers from my brother’s estate, I discussed them with the SJA. When my car was making a funny noise, it was natural for me to ask one of the mechanics for advice.
Clearly, in this environment, people came to me for communication and marketing advice. I carry this tradition with every job I have and every unit I am a part of.
- “I have an interview coming up.”
- “I am giving a talk in my kid’s class.”
- “I’m starting a new business.”
- “My wife is considering a new line of employment.”
- “The local news wants to talk to me about a non-profit I run.”
We want members of my organization and their families to be happy and successful. When they are happy and successful at home, they are better at their military jobs.
By helping members of my organization, I hone my skills and learn new things. By helping members of my organization my staff and I create long-lasting relationships.
Do we have time? I make time.
We only follow one rule – the golden rule.
Now go and do likewise.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Carden
