Time is our only limited resource. I’ve had a few jobs where we were consistently pressed for time. At a national command, even during 24 hours per day, 7 day
Time is our only limited resource. I’ve had a few jobs where we were consistently pressed for time. At a national command, even during 24 hours per day, 7 day
I have a mentor who habitually discusses the need to ‘get to yes’. It isn’t a new concept but with his tone and inflection, I can believe he coined it.
“Great operation, but where are the photos?” – Senior commanders, mostly. Top people care about releasing photos and videos about successful military operations. Not all and not all the time,
Colonel Matt Lawrence is a public affairs officer and senior US Army Reserve Advisor at the US Army War College in Carlise, PA. Matt has years of experience as a
My small, busy team doesn’t make time for everything. We do try to use the time we have to be benevolent PAOs. Colleagues often approach us with communication challenges. They
Dave B. and I launched* Max Disclosure in 2017 to share lessons, and help PAOs start discussions about culture, communication, and this important career field. Some of our posts have
“Hey Dave, I’m talking on leadership at Smith University in May. Please draft some comments, sketch something out for me this week,” General Snuffy said. “No problem, Sir,” I said.
As a commander, I had some team members who were super easy to work with, and some who had to be dragged along. Regardless of who did great work, I
I was in a firefight last year, my boss was there. I observed and took note of the details which were newsworthy, I was listening because: 1. No one else
PAOs should do command information – be it through traditional features and social media, or more unique initiatives. A drumbeat is important here – you’ve got to keep it coming.