My professional path took me through nearly four decades in one area, strategic communications. It was a path taken, but not planned. Yet, it is one for which I am suited. It includes military public affairs positions and communications work with companies supporting the US Government. There was also work in a myriad of organizations, in which strategic communications remained my common role. This means crafting the right message in the right manner, polishing the company image, and providing useful information. It’s challenging but fun to mix consistency and persistence while still being flexible and creative. Even if those elements don’t seem to go together, the team can pull to success.