Painting Actuality

Listen to "Painting Actuality" on Spreaker. It's way too easy to use a sentence that asks, "Where are the natural born leaders?" Too easy because those who presently lead feel they own that position and nobody does it better. I agree while disagreeing. Positions of leadership once came with ample amounts of experience. Look beyond the posts sent out by Indeed, Lensa, Monster and Zip Recruiter. The picture painted is an acre of opportunity but only if you can live up to the page in a half of this meeting that. By the way no human eyes will see your resume and cover letter. Computers are looking for keywords and well structured sentences. The best of the best aren't getting the jobs. It's not about that anymore. It's about surviving in a world of less. This isn't negative. This is the stuff natural born leaders need to share with their present staff about future growth. Major Dan Miller and Rick Jackson were two of the greatest people in places of decision making not because they brought in the biggest and best dollars to the company but their voices never left employees stranded. They truly respected the open door policy and kept each in attendance attached to future potentials and not secretive ambitions geared by their person struggles. I openly admit that I set aside my experiences to be what I assumed would be quality leadership. Rather than taking the chisel out to shape the stone, I nurtured the process of progress believing that artists and creative people don't want to be told what to do but rather shown how to do. In most situations that works. Until you realize that natural born leaders have to be statue makers and not always counseling the inexperienced. Thoughts become plans. Plans evolve into action. Productivity takes on the image of connection. Success arrives from focused energy delivered on time or before. Communication isn't yelling or being better than. And none of it is worth its weight on Indeed, Lensa, Monster and Zip Recruiter. The world has become an open field of fruits and veggies with no farmer to weed the garden. Carrots will grow anywhere but can they survive the first blast of summer heat? It's ok if they fail. We'll use Indeed, Lensa, Monster and Zip Recruiter to buy more seeds while ignoring the rules of true farming.

Don't Be Your Daily Injury

Listen to "Don't Be Your Daily Injury" on Spreaker. The invisible line in the sand doesn't always have to be a growing pain in your side. There are days that bring you so many twists and turns that the next decision into a changing challenge. Learning to survive it is based on your determination. Move beyond the moment and stay faithful to your insight and experience. How? By knowing your steps and growing with your positive attitude.

Maria Elena Salinas

Listen to "Maria Elena Salinas From The Real Story On Investigation Discovery" on Spreaker. Over the years, Salinas has learned that there’s always more to the story. In The Real Story, Maria Elena digs for the truth behind headline-making crimes in search of new evidence, unheard perspectives, and the latest updates. Archival footage and recreations complement intimate, emotional one-on-one interviews bringing those impacted by the crime to the forefront. In the season premiere, Jessie Bardwell had big dreams and a big heart, so when she found her perfect man in Jason Lowe, she packed up and moved to a suburb of Dallas to start a new life with him. Soon after, with dwindling communication from his daughter, Jessie’s father, Gary, sensed problems and drove from his home in Mississippi to confront her. In an emotional interview, Gary discusses how a father’s worst nightmare becomes his reality when his daughter’s missing person case turns into a homicide investigation. Additional cases explored this season include: a 3-year-old boy who was kidnapped for ransom and murdered in 1984, and whose killer was finally brought to justice after three decades; a Baruch College freshman who endured a bizarre hazing ritual that left him dead, exposing the dark world of fraternities; and more.

The Lyrics From Billy's Forest Chapter 110

Listen to "The Lyrics From Billys Forest Chapter 110" on Spreaker. I got into a huge conversation with a Pastor yesterday about developing friendships. I was honest, "Friends in 2018 are an investment. It requires time, space, forgiveness, growth and your mother's kitchen sink. I don't feel the development of such a term is a good way to utilize time. Therefore I build and create relationships based 100% on the value of the moment." His reaction was immediate, "How would you describe our weekly conversations? Are we friends?" Now... Before I tap out my response let me clearly point out how high school teachers never talk about is how fast life moves. Many of those in action never take one step due to a connection that can't be let go. The weight of our past is so enormous that the idea of reaching beyond the localism of self is an invisible path pointed every place but here. Harsh? Not really. First, I love all my childhood friends. If the moment arrives to break bread I'll always locate the time, space, forgiveness and growth to pull our criticisms together. Maybe it's a entertainment world thing. Not just radio but all places of creativity and art. We don't walk into a performance seeking 30 years in the biz. We press forward by accepting that today could be the moment. Look at what happened with Rosanne. I found myself totally concerned about John Goodman and the other cast members. What about the production crew and the marketing department? I just read that Sears is closing more doors. Will the employees that spent long hours busting tail and sweating through the storm continue that line of connection? Once it's over a tremendous amount of mourning takes place because your heart is craving that friendship. Friends are what we do on Facebook. We see the numbers in that little box. Holy cow I have over 3,000 friends. Look I have a billion likes! This is stretching but I no longer try to use the word "at" It's not a word anymore. Its a symbol @. When I hear "at" I think web address. When I hear friend. I instantly go to the fake false world of who just happened to click that button. The investment should be on relationships based 100% on the value of the moment. What can we do together to put energy in growth and the space required to keep you on time without doing something that may lead to forgiveness?

Reid Umstattd

Listen to "Reid Umstattd From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Reid is no stranger to the music scene. In college, he and his roommate formed an alternative rock band, Nelo which traveled around the Southeast eventually leading to an independent record deal. Nelo's first album debuted at #21 on the Billboard Hot Seekers chart and over the next nine years the band released three albums and two EPs. Despite this success, Reid was becoming burnt out and tired of waiting for his "big break" with the band. Reid made the decision to shift his focus to a solo career, and settling down with his wife, Jena.

What Is Kindness When Its Not Wearing A Mask

Listen to "What Is Kindness When Its Not Wearing A Mask" on Spreaker. It's not just a Southern thing. In an attempt to keep peace on the streets and not rough up the edges of a newly born or ancient relationship we use kindness as a tool and not the physical presentation of the actuality. It will catch up quicker than you think. I'm extremely guilty of stepping back and viewing the entire picture when someone shares a positive opening sentence to a building conversation. Right away I want to know, "What did I do wrong or what do you want?" Spin that emotion in a different direction. Because I love breaking bread with Christian driven travelers I hear a lot about the way of the word. If what we say in kindness is a mask over the potential of there being a deeper hole dug in the relationship. What is the true identity of the source of energy when speaking openly about Christ? Are we saying, "I'm currently in a storm and as much as I want to speak about it I'll take the trail labeled God Lives Here and hopefully through his blessings you will spot the problem without me having to say it." I'm blessed with the opportunity to sit and share conversation with a lot of preachers and I value their honesty about where they presently stand and why. I just wish the students and or those in the congregation could learn to be the same. I'm not afraid to step into a ministers thunder. I want to hear how they're growing stronger. It's not being covered up with false hopes and promises but rather brilliant approaches at enduring the experience. Watch how you present yourself. Then ask why you said it in the tone and mannerism you chose. There's nothing wrong with approaching the positive path over all things. How are those receiving truly taking it? One of the toughest questions I answer every day is when someone says, "How's your wife?" I honestly look at them and say, "I guess she's ok. I saw her this morning and she was bright and happy. But I honestly don't know how her day is going. I can only hope that she's in a great place." Someone else might have kept it really short and said, "We're brilliant!" I see that as a mask. Are you wearing one right now?

Broadcaster's Ability

Listen to "Broadcasters Ability" on Spreaker. Please don't judge the book by its cover. Every business features those that unconditionally move through waves to make sure progress is maintained as well as attained. The only thing I know is radio which gives me a closer connection to what it means to have a Broadcaster's ability. Some may think that posting a song or talking all the way up the vocals is top dog material. Yeah I get it. Showmanship is everything even in a newsroom. The Broadcaster's Ability was first introduced to me in February of 1981 when the station program director stood strong with his word, "I will not and cannot respect you as a Broadcaster if you don't prepare yourself for the day your mother passes away at 7am and you're on the air for your shift by noon." That was kind of harsh but extremely true. It prepared my journey for the day President Reagan was shot, the space shuttle explosion and even more for 9-11. The Broadcaster's Ability is having the courage, knowledge and skills to set aside all things personal and serve his or her community. I've been known to say in my lectures,"Who will you be when you're on the television or radio and word comes of a nuclear warhead headed in our direction? Will you be the Broadcaster and keep the community informed or will you leave your post as a communicator?" The everyday world of business is no different. Who will you be when a client or customer feels they have to vent and or find reason to create an uncomfortable situation? You might have the skills to be a great leader and top notch employee but do you have the ability to remain focused on the expectations of your position during times of change? In reaction to the program director's request to be present after death, I continued to do my job after learning about my father and I was doing a radio show when word reached me about the passing of my brother. You didn't know as a listener. How? Why? Get ready for the thump. These 39 years of spinning music and doing talk shows has been 100% in the hands of God. On both occasions I prayed and he gave me the strength to achieve my ability as a Broadcaster.