I recently watched a talented friend and communicator give a briefing on content he knew really well. He was engaging, and had interesting stories to tell, too. But he used
I recently watched a talented friend and communicator give a briefing on content he knew really well. He was engaging, and had interesting stories to tell, too. But he used
This is a true but sad story. My wife was going to be home later than me. She started dinner but wasn’t able to finish. Some mixture of pinto beans
When I’m preparing a new team member for a deployment, I like to focus on mission. I’ll talk about the organization, our relationships, and the products they’ll write all day,
I am an unapologetic fan of the Marvel movies. Remember the first one with Captain America? He became a jacked super soldier when a scientist injected him with a super
Today an investigative journalist told me about how he makes sure his story is right and appropriate. He has a Virgil. I imagine Virgil is a person he depends on
“How did I do?” -I’m not going to talk about how you did. Let’s talk about what you’ll do next time. Feedback sucks. Positive or negative, it serves no purpose.
As public affairs people our job is to communicate, help members of our command (specifically our bosses) communicate and guide our organization’s communication. We communicate to audiences. Audiences are disinterested.
For a big operation, our team researched and prepared some fantastic Public Affairs Guidance. We got it up to our higher headquarters with plenty of time to spare – with
The other day, a guy walked out of my office without shaking my outstretched hand because he didn’t get what he wanted. That didn’t make me think he’s a good
It’s easy to get caught up in looking for a #mentor. Sometimes those accidental mentors will likely be the intervention that leads you to success. These authentic, meaningful relationships will enable you to better support your organization for years to come.