Risks for Your Radio Show

Many people have a daily routine that can bring order, comfort, and predictability. I know I do. Let’s dive into this week’s Beyond The 615 Column, article # 186.

The problem with a predictable daily routine is that you start to see the world from a muted point of view. Unfortunately, that’s not going to help you gather colorful stories from real life around you for your radio show.

5 R.I.S.K.S. FOR YOUR RADIO SHOW

ROUTINE – change your routine once a week. Force yourself to drive a different way to work. Do something you’d do after work in the morning or vice versa.

INTENTIONAL – be intentional as you view the world around you. When you observe situations, ask yourself how you would react or how you would feel. There’s a story inside of you waiting to be found.

SPEND TIME WITH JESUS – the best radio teams I know have a common spiritual depth woven throughout each team member. When you spend consistent time with Jesus (Bible & prayer) you begin to confidently and naturally share your faith on your radio show too.

KINDLE RELATIONSHIPS – listen more and ask more questions in conversations. Pull a story out of the barista or cashier. People have unique and interesting lives, and you have a radio show to share them.

STOP BURNOUT – take action if you’re headed toward burnout or already there. That may mean a crucial conversation with your boss and/or some time in therapy. A sign will be that you live your life exhausted and frustrated.

HERE’S THE TAKEAWAY

Many radio personalities are functioning introverts who need alone time to recharge. I’m not asking you to become an extrovert, but I am asking you to shake things up a bit. It’s risky to engage strangers and to set boundaries for your well-being.

But just imagine becoming the healthiest and most confident version of yourself yet.