Years ago, I coached a talented morning radio host who loved performing his show in the studio but had near panic attacks when doing anything out of the studio. By chance, I had just finished [...]
The term “knowledge economy” was popularized by famed business management consultant Peter Drucker in the 1960s. The “knowledge worker” thrived into the 21st century through knowledge, skills and [...]
I just finished watching the Ken Burns documentary Leonardo da Vinci, streaming on PBS. My greatest takeaway was how similar this Renaissance man was to Steve Jobs. Da Vinci and Jobs were [...]
Let’s express gratitude throughout the year! Gratitude is too essential to our lives and businesses to be celebrated only on one day. There’s a shift toward a more humane workplace rooted in [...]
Following another relentless round of layoffs and budget cuts, iHeart Media chairman Bob Pittman’s comments reignited radio’s still-raging debate about local versus syndication. The essence of [...]
Jimmy Fallon says he spent years chasing a dream that wasn’t his. After his first stint at SNL, his goal was to become a movie star. He made two movies that bombed. Then he had a realization. “I [...]
“It’s not what happens to you but how you react to it that matters.”― Epictetus, Greek Stoic Philosopher There has been a lot of change this week, some good, some bad. You are going through [...]
One of our morning show clients recently added two young and relatively inexperienced cohosts to a seasoned host’s show. Instead of restricting their talk time, we advised the host to give them [...]
I was burnt out, and I did not understand why. Many years ago, as a 24-year-old radio host and music director, I worked long days, nights, and weekends but could not finish the job. A nearby [...]
In the wake of recent hurricanes like Helene and Milton, which left millions in Florida without power, it’s clear that natural disasters are on the rise. With climate change fueling more frequent [...]