The saying goes, “It’s better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.” Too simple. There are certain things I will ask for permission to do; I know my boss
The saying goes, “It’s better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.” Too simple. There are certain things I will ask for permission to do; I know my boss
True information was leaked and damages your mission. Untrue information was leaked and damages your credibility, and your mission. You lose hours of the workweek on a simple supply purchase
We’re America. We say things we mean. We say things we can stand by in crisis. Can we afford to stake our credibility on the actions of people we cannot
People want to do well. People don’t like to make mistakes. Mistakes are bad…except when you’re trying to get something done. This has been written about in business books, self
“You think that you’re too cool for school, but I have a newsflash for you Walter Cronkite … you aren’t.” – Derek Zoolander “We get it, dude. You’re the PAO.
In one way or another, your organization has already given each member a permission slip, empowering them to take action, support the mission, and protect America. Here’s a little secret:
I read what people comment. I read the comments on my interviews and tweets. It’s a dumb thing to do. These comments don’t matter. What matters is whether or not
Leaders should think. There are volumes of research on the topic. There are thousands of business books that remind us to keep an eye on the big prize, the strategic
You can’t ask a reporter to hold a story if you’re not willing to have a conversation about context. You can’t put your commander on camera if you’re not going
Remember the light bulb? If you don’t, you should read it because it’s important to this story. There are even bigger lightbulbs to worry about. Your boss should listen to