COL Andrew Morgado
“…we must all own our profession – share ideas, engage in debate, and learn together.” Michael Weimer, Randy George, and Christine Wormuth, “Message to the Army Team,” 27 October 2023
LT Years - Something to write on, something to write with
“Lieutenant, the uniform around here for officers includes a pen, a pencil and something to write on. Are you in the right uniform?” This was my introduction to 2nd Platoon, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment from SFC Contreras, a sergeant who knew his business. He even knew my business better than I.
SFC Contreras taught me the first two enduring lessons of my career. First, the human body and mind is fallible so build systems to make up for your deficiencies. Second, a leader must be able to communicate through multiple media to get the message across; and you must make it stick.
As I assume the role as the Director of Army University Press (AUP), the Army’s premier communications and publishing house, I am a long way from that day in a humid Korean motor pool where my introduction to sense-making and writing began. Thirty years on, I have not forgotten these lessons and realize they have only increased in value. Leaders capture what is going on around them, contextualize the experience, and communicate that to others.
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