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\"radio<\/a>A Loyal Reader Writes:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“After two years at my current radio station and two years at another in our company, I’ve noticed it’s common practice for program directors and station managers to have no regard for the On-Air light. <\/span><\/p>\n

“They just walk right into the broadcast studio whether they need to talk to you or not. They’ll work around you and dawdle, or just sit there and wait until you’re done with a phoner or a bit. <\/span><\/p>\n

“Personally, I think it’s really distracting and downright unprofessional. And sadly, a lot of these people used to be jocks. You’d think they’d know. <\/span><\/p>\n

“What’s your feeling about this? Do you have anything I can print off and stick in their mailboxes so they get the hint?”<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you’re smart, you won’t print this because it would harm your relationships with your higher-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, you haven’t indicated that you’ve expressed those feelings to them directly. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rather than getting upset because they can’t read your mind, explain to them that their actions are preventing you from doing as good a radio show as you can for your (and their) audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, it’s unprofessional of them. And thoughtless and rude. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tactic #1<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Uh, boss? I really can’t concentrate on my show while you’re in the studio.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Tactic #1 with Response and Retort
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

YOU: Uh, boss? I really can’t concentrate on my radio show while you’re in the studio.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

BOSS: What’s the matter? You can’t do your job just because I’m sitting here quietly, minding my own business?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

YOU: That’s right, boss. When I’m on the air and you’re in the studio with me, it’s distracting. Even when you’re not speaking, it distracts me.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Tactic #1 with Response and Retort
\n+ a Heavy Load of B.S.
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

YOU: Uh, boss? I really can’t concentrate on my show while you’re in the studio.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

BOSS: What’s the matter? You can’t do your job just because I’m sitting here quietly, minding my own business?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

YOU: That’s right, boss. When I’m on the air and you’re in the studio with me, it’s distracting. Even when you’re not speaking, you have such a magnetic personality that your mere presence distracts me.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Tactic #2<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

YOU: Did you need something urgently?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

BOSS: No, no. Just thought I’d come visit you.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

YOU: That’s really nice of you, boss, but I can’t concentrate on my show with extra people in the studio. How about if I stop by your office after the show, and we’ll have a nice long visit?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

BOSS: After your show? No, I’ll be busy then. Got things to do.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

YOU: Oh, okay<\/em> (as you open the studio door for him). Some other time then. Oops, record’s running out. See you later….<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Tactic #3<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Boss, you really have to leave. I can’t do my show with people just sitting around in here” <\/span><\/em>or<\/span> “…with you talking to me.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Tactic #3 with Response and Retort<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

YOU: Boss, you really have to leave. I can’t do my show with people just sitting around in here
\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

or
\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

…with you talking to me.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

BOSS: I have to leave?? But I’m the boss around here!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

YOU: That’s true, boss. But while I’m on the air, I’m the captain of this ship. During my show, I’m the boss of this studio. You can fire me if you want, but for as long as this is my radio program I’m in charge inside this room from 2 until 6 each afternoon.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

(Note:<\/strong> I said those very words to a major market GM a long time ago. He got the message, and he left the room. Did he fire me? Well, yes. Eventually. But that’s not the point.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Tactic #4<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

(You enter the GM’s or PD’s office, sit in chair.)<\/span><\/p>\n

BOSS:\u00a0 Yes?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

YOU:\u00a0 Hmmm?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

BOSS:\u00a0 You wanted something?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

YOU:\u00a0 Oh. No.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n

BOSS:\u00a0 Then….?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

YOU:\u00a0 Hmmm?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

BOSS:\u00a0 Why are you here?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

YOU:\u00a0 Just thought I’d come and hang out. Go on with whatever you were doing. Don’t worry, I won’t interrupt you.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

BOSS:\u00a0 Are you crazy? I can’t do my work with you just sitting there for no good reason.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

YOU:\u00a0 Oh. Yeah, that makes sense. I’d better remember to explain to other radio station staff members when they come to the on-air studio to hang out during my shift.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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