People will usually let you do their work for them, if: It’s high-quality. They get to review and approve it. They can take credit for it. Knowing this, how are
People will usually let you do their work for them, if: It’s high-quality. They get to review and approve it. They can take credit for it. Knowing this, how are
This is the next part in Ace Castle’s valuable guest post series. Ace is a a career Coast Guard pilot and MaxDisclosure reader. We truly appreciate his insight. This is the fourth
By Ace Castle In this third installment of how a Coast Guard pilot quickly integrated into the public affairs world, let’s cover confidence. Everyone knows pilots are awesome; fun; and really, really, really ridiculously
First, refresh on our first and second installment: Move with a purpose. Aggressively have your shit in order. Don’t bitch about coffee, just buy it and make it. Never look
“I’d be a great PAO, I’m really nice and love to talk to people.” -Someone I probably won’t hire. We all know this guy, right? Mr. or Mrs. Personality, who
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
I’d spent eight years in the Army before co-blogger Dave B. gave me this advice before a job interview. “Bring your personality.” This resonated, I guess because the military conditions
Arrogance. We can own our side of the story while still accepting there are others with different perspectives, or even different facts. Truly listen to your teammates, fellow PAOs, journalists
Time is our only limited resource. No matter how much we need more, no matter how much we can justify it, we aren’t going to get more time. By this
1. Answer questions and tell stories. 2. As soon as you can. 3. With the information you have at the time. (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph C Boggio,