“Winning is not everything; it is the only thing!" Those were the words spoken by Vince Lombardi, the former head coach of the Green Bay Packers, who led the team to five NFL championships in seven years, in addition to winning the first two Super Bowls. It's fair to say he knew a thing or two about winning! Michael Jordan said, "I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win." I suppose someone who is regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time knows a little about winning! Winning is an attitude. It is a cloak of self-confidence, optimism and persistence that wraps itself around some people. We all want to wear that cloak. We all strive to be the best we can be. We have a hard-wired desire to be at the top of our game (whatever that game maybe). We want to win!

Great talent is the engine that propels our business forward. They help our brands establish a meaningful place in the minds and hearts of our consumers. They differentiate us. But, the high performers who create the most engaging content or conceive the most innovative ...

Being on a multi-player show is tough. It's especially difficult when you're just starting out. You're often paired up with someone you barely know -- sometimes a team of complete strangers! You're asked to share interesting and personal stories and observations from your ...

Great talent makes your brand stronger as they provide a unique point of difference. The best get you noticed and talked about. They create desire and excitement. Through their content they motivate audiences to find them -- and then keep coming back. Great talent is ...

I was once told an unconventional story about how two businesses settled a legal dispute. I share it often with personalities as I think it shines a light on the secret to creating remarkable content; content that captures the audiences’ attention and raises the ...

#1. Your level of authenticity determines whether you are engaging or not. If you want to form an emotional bond with your audience they need to feel some affinity toward you. In order for someone to like you they first have to get to know you. That means you have to be ...

What is great content? Great content is something that stops you in your tracks. It piques your interest and draws you in. It moves you from passively listening to actively listening; pulling what is happening on the radio from the background right to the forefront of ...

Working with morning show talent, I'm often abruptly reminded of the number one attribute of any successful morning show; being funny. Shows that are devoid of laughter are simply not enjoyable to consume. It is the simple presence of genuine laughter that indicates ...

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 ...

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 ...