A great article I read recently on the transition to becoming a field grade officer (I need to find the link and post it) posed a thought I love. ALWAYS give credit where it is due. I try to do this in everything- especially because my staff are the SMEs in the products we deliver. If I am ever speaking about a project/product we are submitting, I preface things with, “Sir, Shawn worked on this report and we found that…” That recognition speaks volumes for appreciation and even if the Commander doesn’t acknowledge it, the staff feel valued and know their hard word is being recognized.