Systems are vital for efficiency, they bring consistency, structure, and reliability. However, they lack the human creativity,...

I t’s human nature to focus more on fixing problems than celebrating what’s going well. In the workplace, this can mean that...

. Always share the credit for victory, and take the blame for failure. Praise in public and admonish in private. Always! Right after the...

.Without someone following you, you're not a leader. Even Batman had Robin. Without willing followers you're the guy that keeps yelling,...

. Radio personalities have an enormous task. With the goal of reaching as many people as possible and so many different ways to do this...

You must be interesting and relevant to cut through in today’s radio environment. Let your competitor rely on his/her prepackaged show...

How many times have you thought back to a time when great radio personalities ruled the airwaves from city to city?  These personalities...

Today’s radio audience is looking for authenticity. It is time for us to all start to talk and write in a down to earth manner. ...

The Millennial generation has been described as “hard to connect with” when it comes to radio. This is true, but the truth is most...

It is not easy to be interesting and revenant. It takes strong planning and show preparation. Great personalities are in a constant state...

Hey, good news! Through many focus groups and other research, radio stations whose primary focus is on connecting emotionally with their...

Too often, a radio personality is so intent on getting to a certain punch-line or crescendo that he or she forgets to plan on HOW to get...

When coaching air talent we always encourage personalities to take the first logical exit when they are giving a content bit. Cover the...

When doing show prep, make sure you are relevant first, then make it interesting. Too many radio personalities will talk about a human...

Make listeners the star of your show and you will become a bigger star. Involve your listeners in your services elements, "This is...

Sometimes the names of things are misleading and can even be the exact opposite of what you think they mean. For example, we drive on a...

What are your goals in life and at your radio station? Whatever they are, list them on a 3x5 card that you physically keep in your...

A good leader spends more time with their people than with things. Many times it really is easier to bury yourself behind a spreadsheet...

A good leader earns respect. Any leader can demand it only to find minimum success. Take the time to inspire while you inspect what you...

A good leader knows that tactics always follow strategy. Too many leaders search out great tactics that they hear on one station or...