No creative advice in this blog.  No amazing “must-do” bit.  In fact it’s about something that really won’t help your show tomorrow at all.  Here it is:

We morning show people have to leave a great tip.

What?  Okay, hear me out.  If you take your family out to Red Lobster, you’re gonna walk in there with your unmistakably rich and sexy voice and the face that’s been all over billboards and your website and you’re going to get recognized. 

April 11, 2011

My experience at the ACM Awards reconfirmed how teamwork, relatability, and interaction continue to breed success in country music.

I’ve had the good fortune of being a writer and voice for the Canadian Country Music Awards for almost 18 years so I understand the tension, ego, heartbreak and euphoria that accompanies putting together this kind of production.  The first thing I noticed was how much buzz was created by the ACM’s during the week, a feat in itself in a place like Vegas. 

The idea of an improv class most likely makes you cringe.  “I don’t want to look stupid,” you say.   “I can’t think that fast.”  “I’m not a comedian.”  “I don’t have time.”

Imagine your company sending you off to a marketing seminar only to find out that there’s an improv coach there guiding you through exercises before and after every morning and afternoon session.  Gulp.