A lot of PAOs are thinking about, and communicating about, COVID-19. I guess we are, too. A smart British communication pro recently talked to me about the difference between a
A lot of PAOs are thinking about, and communicating about, COVID-19. I guess we are, too. A smart British communication pro recently talked to me about the difference between a
March Madness is canceled. Devastating. In lieu of the 2020 NCAA Basketball, I’m hosting my own tournament. During the White House, State, and local press conferences on coranvirus, I yell
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
When the Information Bus is barreling down the highway, you’re not doing any good sitting back at the bus station, writing late PAG and talking about the problem. We’ve said
I’ve been thinking about the way our community handles crisis communication. Is it just me, or do PAOs get real nervous, and drop into “no comment” mode, when bad things
I hear from our ID Card Facility two or three times a week. Unfortunately, it’s only from the consistent e-mail alerts that they are going to be closed during times
There’s a bungee cord sitting between your organization and your commander’s end state. Keep following it, and eventually you’ll get there. Along the way, things will pull the bungee cord
“We offer our thoughts and prayers.” “Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.” “They have our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” “Our thoughts and prayers
What if somebody dies? What is a helicopter crashes? What if somebody dies in a helicopter crash? What if it’s a car accident? What if somebody gets lost in the
“Safety is our number one priority.” No it’s not. Preparing the team for combat is. Years ago, a contractor was killed at a range where my organization was training. We