Ever Tried to Corral a Goat?
It's like herding cats, only different. A dear friend in the business was telling me years ago about trying to find salespeople. He said once he found folks he felt…
Do We Make Lemonade?
When life gives you lemons, do you really make lemonade? Meh, I take a moment to pull in my posse. Hey ya all, did I screw this up? Did they screw…
Team Sport
I have spent 17 years (and change) managing people. I have been an abysmal failure at times, but now I feel that after a couple of decades, I'm pretty decent…
Radio Against the Machine
So you're using A.I. because it saves you time. Or you're using it to save money. I mean let's face it, that's the real reason, right? Radio people have been…
It’s ALL an Illusion
I went to a conference in New York a couple of weeks ago for Talk Show radio enthusiasts (hosts, producers, directors, radio station owners, basically anyone involved in Talk Radio).…
When it’s time to Cut the Cord
Do you ever think to yourself, dang I should have ended that relationship a lot sooner? Or, I knew that was going to go that way? Or, I had a…
The Genuine Article
Genuine Original Real Bona fide True Legitimate Valid Echt The real McCoy The genuine article The real thing It’s the Real Thing. Remember that campaign? It was for Coca Cola,…
One factor affecting whether curiosity is a positive or negative feeling is how long you have to wait for the answer you are looking for, says Tania Lombrozo.
Whatever Happened to Curiosity?
Everyone is in such a hurry all-the-time. We don't sit back and wonder or ponder. And some of us don't question anything. I used to wonder what those bumper stickers…
If I’m Being Honest
As a long time writer, I've always felt pulled to create from my heart. Even as a journalist on the radio, it never occurred to me not to follow the…
When You Say No… It’s Ok
Be sure, be very, very sure, but also, as we discussed last week, Don't Lose Yourself. When your body is screaming, and if you have the strength, tell your team,…