“Do you need anything else from me?” I used to ask my boss this question, at the end of the day. Sometimes, I would ask this while standing in their
“Do you need anything else from me?” I used to ask my boss this question, at the end of the day. Sometimes, I would ask this while standing in their
I’m fascinated with the idea of video game speed running. When the machines rise up against humanity, it will be the world’s speed running community who find and exploit the
“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.
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
It’s 2020! Better get going. Where do you want to make a lasting impact? Go. Ship something without asking for help or guidance. What’s your next step? Go. Pick up
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
In April 2009, I finished the Public Affairs Qualification Course and thought I was the shit. I was a fully trained communication professional! I had the fire and was ready
Y’all started a great discussion after our post about PAO positions at the brigade level. Lots of competing ideas, all coming from the right places. What’s the right answer? I
Fun staff activity: after a few months of training and deployment, my brigade staff leaders and I shared enough inside jokes and recurring observations to fill a few bingo cards.
Respect their time: prepare to be brief with one clear message. Respect their intelligence. Assume they will understand complex things as long as you explain them properly. Respect their curiosity