June 13, 2016, Issue 503
Leading Radio’s People: Part Two
Effective people management in radio requires being respectful, positive and fair, and promoting a “recognition-rich” culture, according to last week’s examination of quality leadership (CAW 6/6). The same can be said of self-awareness, humility and dealing with people as individuals, which are the focus of this week’s follow-up. Strong managers in radio are more important than ever and Country Aircheck’s panel explains why. Familiar Ways: Emmis/Indianapolis SVP/MM Charlie Morgan identifies two common mistakes among managers that are notably troublesome. “Not knowing your own strengths and weaknesses and how your behavior is being perceived by others is Charlie Morgan problematic,” he argues. “I see that a lot in really bright, ambitious and talented people because they’re so focused on achieving goals that they’re somehow blinded to the human relationship side of things.” Relatedly, inflated managerial egos can be harmful. “You have to realize that in a lot of ways you’re in the least powerful position of your career, not the most powerful,” Morgan continues. “Looking at it as ‘I’ve arrived, I’ve got the title, I’ve earned this’ or ‘I’m in charge’ is not a tactic I’ve seen inspire people to do their best.” A 2014 study of 1,512 employees across six countries by business research nonprofit Catalyst is one of many in recent years to support Morgan’s assertion. Humility was among the Tee Gentry four most important leadership behaviors in making employees feel included, which carries major benefits related to innovation and engagement. The three other most powerful leadership behaviors were empowerment, courage and accountability. Sweet Commotion: Humility and empathy go hand in hand when dealing with difficult situations and personalities. “Put yourself in their shoes,” (continued on page 8)
Would The Real TC3 Please Stand Up? Big Machine’s The Cadillac Three are surprised when clones join them onstage at the Taste of Country Music Festival in Hunter, NY. See it at 2:05 here. Pictured are (l-r) WGNA/Albany’s Bethany Linderman, TOC’s Billy Dukes and Sterling Whittaker, TC3’s Jaren Johnston, TOC’s Hilary Billings, TC3’s Neil Mason and Kelby Ray, The Boot’s Angela Stefano, WGNA’s Sean McMaster and Townsquare’s Jared Willig.
CMAMF: Friday
With a nod to Jimi Hendrix, Frankie Ballard opened Friday’s CMA Music Festival show at Nissan Stadium with a guitar rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner.” (See a recap of Thursday’s show here.) Clint Black got the crowd warmed up for the core of the lineup, led by Chris Stapleton, who delivered one of the night’s more entertaining moments – and it didn’t even require a song. After performing “Nobody To Blame,” “Outlaw State of Mind” and “Let’s All Get Stoned,” the band backed Stapleton as he introduced each member with a melodic, Carrie on-the-spot singing of their names and Underwood history. Wife Morgane got the treatment
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