We’ve seen plenty of commanders get upset because they weren’t informed about something in a timely manner. We’ve rarely (maybe never) seen a commander get frustrated because he was too informed.
We’ve seen plenty of commanders get upset because they weren’t informed about something in a timely manner. We’ve rarely (maybe never) seen a commander get frustrated because he was too informed.
Are you and your organization caught up in the past? Did you spend all day reading and discussing the olds? Are you worried about what’s on the front page of
The core to everything we have to say. Focus on Mission. We protect America. Always Be Messaging (ABM). Information is motivation; understanding is influence. Meanwhile, lies will destroy communication. Everyone
The other day, someone called me a liar behind my back. This in itself was a lie, or perhaps an ego-driven attempt to save face. Maybe it was something else.
Are you a little shaky on writing statements? If so, keep these lessons by your desk. Start fresh. Past statements were written by people with outdated information, rushing on deadline
We approve our responses to query. We approve our public affairs guidance. We approve statements. We approve Tweets, and we would approve Facebook posts but we don’t post on Facebook
Congrats! You’re getting promoted, moving up the chain, maybe taking on a Public Affairs assignment at the Division or Corps staff (or higher). Sure, you’re further away from the action
Maybe it’s not as serious as the title. The question is, as the public communicator, do you want to know? Do you need to know about the secret plan to
We’ve made it. A journalist asked a question. The journalist has enough interest in our topic that he or she e-mailed us. Once you respond they are likely going to
Sometimes, people passing me during a run will call out a polite, “On your left,” before they go by. Smart word choice, right? Just enough words to help me understand