In this fifth and final chapter of the “How a Coast Guard pilot quickly became a PAO” series, I will talk about experience. So far, we have discussed the importance
In this fifth and final chapter of the “How a Coast Guard pilot quickly became a PAO” series, I will talk about experience. So far, we have discussed the importance
Take almost all your calls over speakerphone, and encourage your teammates to do so, too. This will help everybody know everything your small, busy team is working on. Here are
Use this story about perceptions and relevancy to think about the way you tell your team’s story inside the organization. I worked with a big staff section that had a
Everyone wants to be good. Everyone is the hero of their own story. You’re not as good as you can be, and being better is up to you. Accept this.
Last year I was deployed for Christmas (again). This year, I’m home but a lot of our comrades and readers are deployed (again). If you’re a regular reader, you’re probably
In Afghanistan, I had to do plenty of local and regional TV spots. The public, the politicians and elites had to hear from the Coalition on a regular basis in
Another thoughtful entry by none other than, Grant Neeley. @grantneeley is a Navy Reserve Public Affairs Officer who most recently served as the PA operations chief in Afghanistan. In civilian
Big Dad Dave C. – my father and the source of my name, bald spot and U.S. Army commission – turned 70 this weekend. This retired Army Reserve major was
In public affairs we write feature stories, speeches, we create communication campaigns, and sometimes we promote stuff. What if you had to write a feature about your shop and job?
Grant Neeley is a Navy Reserve Public Affairs Officer who most recently served as the PA operations chief in Afghanistan. In civilian life, he is a professor and political science