147 In leadership people skills are so important with Erik Johnson

Do you have fear of public speaking? How about a fear of failure? Do you lead a team of diverse personalities, and some big ones that are more like divas? Radio Host extraordinaire Erik Johnson shares his leadership nuggets in a career that celebrates the people stuff. 👉🏼 Want to share you experience? Ask a question? Share a resource? Jump on our podcast Facebook page here. Why you should listen: Learn how to deal with a diva Discover how to wrestle well with the fear of failure Learn how to avoid the classic Achiever trap that can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction We explore: How working at a roller rink led to a career in radio The secrets of bringing diverse talents together and keeping them working well together How the small moments with people who see our best can make such a huge difference *** SHOWNOTES: https://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/erikjohnson  About Erik: Erik K. Johnson has been near the top of the radio ratings since 2000.  He has also coached many others to do the same with even greater success.  Erik is a nationally recognized talent coach, on-air personality and radio program director. While programming and on the air at KQCH/Omaha, his show ranked #1 or #2 nearly 90% of the time over 10 years. When he moved to KXKT/Omaha, he was #1 for over a year straight and in the top two for nine out of eleven ratings periods. This success stretched beyond Erik's own personal show. Both stations dominated the market. KQCH knocked off the direct, 20-year heritage competitor within a year. KXKT was recognized multiple times by national radio organizations. The station also consistently performed at the top of the market. Erik coached other shows on both stations to great success and #1 rankings.  podcasttalentcoach.com *** Related Episodes: E81 - 4 factors for success as an executive, a riveting chat with Ron Carucci, co-author of Rising to Power E116 - Excellence is a daily commitment: Interview with Olympian Dan Collins E133 - No guarantee of success: Build it and make it happen with Frank Fiume II *** About your podcast host, Zoë Routh: Zoë Routh is one of Australia's leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets in our way of producing results, and the stuff that lights us up. She works with the growers, makers, builders to make people stuff fun and practical. Zoë is the author of four books: Composure - How centered leaders make the biggest impact,  Moments - Leadership when it matters most, Loyalty - Stop unwanted stuff turnover, boost engagement, and build lifelong advocates, and People Stuff - Beyond Personalities: An advanced handbook for leadership. People Stuff was awarded Book of the Year 2020 by the Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards. Zoë is also the producer of The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast. www.zoerouth.com