by Jennifer Lane | Aug 2, 2026 | Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Leadership, Customer Service, Leadership, Leadership Development
Throughout my 21 years as a chamber executive, there was one analogy I used over and over with our members: The chamber is a bus—but it’s up to the members to drive it. Every business owner has a bus. It’s their company, their employees, their customers,...
by Jennifer Lane | Jan 6, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Marketing, Motivation, Movitvation, Rising Above, Sales, Sales Relationships, Sales Training, Selling, Speed and Swagger, State Broadcasters Associations, Ten-Minute Trainer, Ten-Minute Trainer Network, Tips, Training, Training Trends
The media industry is changing rapidly—and staying relevant requires strong leadership, confident sellers, and forward-thinking strategy. That’s exactly why Rising Above was created. Rising Above is a two-day virtual summit designed for broadcasters, media sellers,...
by Jennifer Lane | Dec 2, 2025 | Leadership, Communication, Leadership Development, Leadership Styles, Management, Professional Growth, Team Dynamics, Teamwork, Ten-Minute Trainer, Ten-Minute Trainer Network, Training, Training Programs, Training Trends, Work Performance
We tend to think of leadership as something granted by a title — manager, director, VP. But if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that real leadership comes from people who can inspire, collaborate, and move others toward solutions… no matter where they...
by Jennifer Lane | Jun 4, 2024 | Advertising, Curriculum, Employee Training, Goal Management, Goals, Knowledge, Leadership, Leadership Styles, Microlearning, Motivation, Recommendations, Sales Training, Taking Notes, Ten-Minute Trainer, Ten-Minute Trainer Network, Uncategorized, Work Performance
June is here, officially bringing with it summer fun, sunshine, and time to recharge. But don’t let all the fun and sun distract you from your goals and your mission to continue bettering yourself. To stay sharp this summer, we’ve gathered a list of...
by Jennifer Lane | Apr 1, 2024 | Communication, Curriculum, Education, Employee Training, Hiring, Human Resources, Internship, Jobs, Leadership, Leadership Styles, Management, Motivation, Networking, New Hires, On-Boarding, Onboarding, P1 Futures Program, Recognition, Recruitment, Retaining Employees
Welcome to the world of media sales, where every day is a new adventure! Creating an effective internship program is crucial for nurturing the next generation of sales professionals. With sales being a competitive market, your internship program at your station must...
by Jennifer Lane | Feb 6, 2024 | Advertising, Broadcast, Closing the Sale, Customer Needs Analysis, DEI, Education, eLearning, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Training, Goal Management, Goals, Human Resources, Leadership, Leadership Styles, Management, Marketing, Motivation, On-Boarding, Radio, Recruitment, Rising Above, Sales, Sales Cycle, Sales Relationships, Sales Training, Selling, State Broadcasters Associations, Teamwork, Ten-Minute Trainer, Ten-Minute Trainer Network, Training, Uncategorized, Webinar
The 5th Annual Rising Above Virtual Sales and Management Summit was a resounding success! Both Derron Steenbergen and Speed Marriott joined forces in Kansas City to bring together industry experts and share their insights with the broadcast community. The two-day...
