Ever get that sense that your organization is sick of hearing from you? Pay attention to this feeling. Your leaders’ publicaffairsometer might be getting full. I love talking about news
Ever get that sense that your organization is sick of hearing from you? Pay attention to this feeling. Your leaders’ publicaffairsometer might be getting full. I love talking about news
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
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
Who’s that new person in the headquarters? That one fresh out of some school in Maryland. Usually in the JOC or with the commander. Always talks about Protecting America. Briefs
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
“Hey, look mister, we serve hard drinks in here for men who want to get drunk fast. And we don’t need any characters around to give the joint atmosphere.” –
Here’s a hard truth: your fellow staff leaders aren’t sure the PAO can have a lasting impact. Maybe communication initiatives are too hard to coordinate, or maybe no one wants
It’s speech season 2019, kid. We’re looking ahead to another summer of farewells and changes of command. Review last year’s advice, and a couple additions for the new year: The
Hey, New Video Guy! Welcome to our organization. We’re glad you’re part of the team. We need your skills. You see, our organization helps defend the nation, and you give
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