More Leadership Advice

Last week, I shared “12 Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso,” it stimulated interesting conversation. One reader told me that he was in a manager’s office that had one of those 12 lessons posted everywhere you looked. That manager believed it didn’t matter what your position in the organization was, everyone could benefit from this positive leadership advice.

Victor Escalante

Victor has been a weekly reader of this blog for as long as I can remember. He’s an expert in providing corporate training and development solutions to help businesses succeed. His business website is: https://victorescalante.com/

When we talked on the phone this week, I learned that we’re both graduates of the Roy H. Williams Wizard Academy in Buda, Texas. Victor was a member of the class of 2007, the “World Changers,” and I was a member of the class of 2001 that took place right after 9/11, which caused about two thirds of the registered students to not attend out of concern for flying. Our class, Roy named, the “Fearless Flyers.”

Victor and I are both fierce advocates for creating great radio and providing the leadership to accomplish that goal. In response to my “Lasso 12,” Victor wrote his “list of 10” in the comment section of last week’s blog. I was so inspired by his list, I asked for his permission to share it with you this week.

10 Things Leaders Need To Do by Victor Escalante

1. **Adapt to Change**: Just as music genres evolve, life is constantly changing. Adaptability is your compass through the unpredictable.

2. **Craft Your Narrative**: Just as you structure radio shows, frame your life’s story to engage and inspire those around you.

3. **Tune into Empathy**: Just as you empathize with listeners, understand others’ perspectives to forge deeper connections.

4. **Embrace the Unexpected**: Just as surprise guests shake up broadcasts, welcome life’s surprises as opportunities for growth.

5. **Balance is Key**: Just as sound levels need balance, find equilibrium between work, personal life, and self-care.

6. **Nurture Resilience**: Just as a signal may fade, cultivate resilience to weather life’s challenges and come out stronger.

7. **Stay Curious**: Just as you seek new music, remain curious about the world. Embrace learning as a lifelong journey.

8. **Connect Through Communication**: Just as you connect through the airwaves, communicate openly and authentically in your relationships.

9. **Celebrate Collaboration**: Just as harmonies enhance songs, recognize the power of collaboration in achieving shared goals.

10. **Spread Positivity**: Just as music brings joy, spread positivity and kindness wherever you go, making your life a melody for others to hear.

Why I Blog

I blog for broadcasters, educators and students, I blog to provide media mentorship and to pay-it-forward to the broadcasting industry that I have been a part of for over 50-years. It’s my belief that together we can all learn from one another by sharing our experiences, knowledge and wisdom. Feel free to contribute your thoughts to the discussion in the comment section, as I read every one of them.

Victor Escalante shared his wisdom on leadership with me, and now I’ve shared it with you.

You can get anything in life you want,

If you will just help enough other people get what they want.

-Zig Ziglar