Recently I was asked for some thoughts on the important role talent plays in the success of radio, here were my thoughts…

How important is talent in today's landscape? And, if it's so important, how do we as an industry do a better job of providing opportunities for young talent to learn and grow?

Vital. Still what separates our brands from our competitors? We talk a lot about the art and the science. Talent is the art. Talent bring the uncertainty - the unpredictability - the surprise and the drama to our brands. Talent makes us unique. They add the human element to our brands. The connection. Music is important but it becomes more powerful with talent. We live in a time of short attention spans and too many choices. Great talent makes choosing easier. We come back to consistently good entertainment. We need to do two things better...firstly we need to train our programmers more on the art of talent development; how to nurture and support talent. We spend too much time managing. Then, yes, we need to be bold and take some risks.

A few years ago, I debuted a presentation called “What Sex Can Teach Us About Coaching” and I have been asked to share the presentation numerous times since then. I believe the content is timeless and as relevant to talent development now as it was when the ...

You know how frustrating it is when you're driving and there's someone sitting in the back seat, wincing and groaning as you maneuver through traffic? They're making strong suggestions (read as, barking orders) about which way to go. There are many managers who act the ...

What happens between the songs is the most important differentiator your radio station can have. Music is a commodity and easily duplicated. It's an important driver of a music station's success, but it's just the entry to the game, not the winning play. Successful radio ...

There are two simple truths all on-air talent should to be aware of. Despite their simplicity, they’re often missing from the repertoire of many. If you’re a voice behind a microphone, recognize and appreciate that these two simple truths are the very foundation upon ...

Good morning shows… Are consistent in delivering the show’s strategy - everything is in support of the goal Have a cast that is truly different with a likeable core. Are vulnerable – “they're just like me.” Understand that relevance means, what the audience ...

No-one likes to be wrong; after all, being wrong comes with risk. Fail and you’ll have to deal with the burst of embarrassment that comes from failing; and who wants to be worrying about what people are saying about you? I can feel the anxiety rising just thinking about ...

“What makes a winning team?” “What separates the team that succeeds in creative environments vs. those who don’t?” Those were two questions an event organizer asked me to talk to their team about. Before the pandemic, I was due to be giving a talk on winning ...

These are unprecedented times. A time like no other. Anxiety and distance are being felt by all (and to varying degrees). For News/Talk stations instinctively you know what content your audience is seeking but many music stations find themselves unsure as to what approach ...

Question: Do you want your manager to tell you what you want to hear or would you want them to tell you what you need to hear? When it comes to getting feedback I think - or at least I hope - we’d choose to know the truth. We may not always like hearing it, but ...