We often encounter talented team shows with high dysfunction when the mics are off. Some can pull it off and sound cohesive on-air, and with others, it becomes noticeable to the audience. Neither [...]
Employees at Apple often talked about Steve Jobs’ “reality distortion field.” Jobs frequently had insights and ideas that had never been done before, and on many occasions, his [...]
Since COVID-19, local content has continued to grow in popularity among all radio listeners. Jacobs Media’s Tech Survey reveals that local among women and millennials is even more vital. [...]
A good friend told me she lost a longtime friend because of their different viewpoints on the presidential election. A recent article in Inc. warns managers about political tensions among [...]
Research studies reveal people get bored during meetings and presentations within ten minutes. A recent Finnish study of 380 virtual work meetings found viewers feeling drowsy (and some nearly [...]
Funny always scores at the top of why people listen to radio morning shows. Humor leads your brain away from information to an emotional response and gives your show the important surprise [...]
During a coaching session this week, I heard a familiar response about awards shows: “I stopped watching awards shows years ago.” It’s become a popular refrain for the media to trash awards [...]
When I was a young DJ at KUPD Phoenix, I set up a song with what I thought was a clever intro. Suddenly, the PD burst into the control room and sharply said, “Don’t ever say anything stupid again [...]
New Year’s greetings from Newport, New South Wales, Australia, mate! The fifteen-hour flight from Los Angeles to Sydney gave me tons of time to think about my routines and rituals to set a [...]
Mental health goes well beyond big matters like depression, panic attacks, and eating disorders. Most of us deal with relationship issues (partners, children, parents, work), financial woes, [...]