Coaching: The Importance Of Coaching
Every January, I go to the Atlanta Braves fantasy baseball camp, living for a week like a major league player.…
Coaching Talent
Team Shows Are Like A Dance
There are three critical considerations when constructing a new morning show. The first is casting a mix of characters who…
Coaching a For The Show Mentality: Lead Through Creative Conflict
Team chemistry is essential, but what happens when that chemistry is off? When egos clash, roles blur, or new team…
Video: Coaching “For The Show”: Chemistry, Not Harmony
Managing/coaching/wrangling volatile personalities with a big presence is hard, but there’s a key coaching concept that can make everything easier.…
Tension, Not Toxic: How To Push Without Breaking
Most shows need more edge, but it often leads to internal drama. They want strong chemistry between cast members, but…
Talent Growth Checklist: Coaching Exercises to Turn “Your Suck” Into “You Rock”
Programmers, managers, and talent coaches are supposed to have all the answers. Your goal is to help personalities grow. If…
It’s Supposed to Suck at First: Coaching Growth Through Permission to Fail
One of the most powerful gifts a Program Director can give a personality is permission to suck – at first.…
Video: The ACE Coaching Method
The ACE acronym applies to programmers, managers, and talent coaches who oversee talented performers. Here’s how it works.
Video: Coaching Struggling Talent
Personalities often hit a growth “wall” that’s hard to break through. You can sense it and feel it…but what can…
Video: How Much Music Should You Play?
The endless battle rages on between programmers and personalities. How much should I talk? How many songs should I play?…