It's the common habit shared by many successful people throughout history. It's responsible for unlocking limitless creativity and influence. It's known to reduce stress, improve decision-making skills, and make you a better leader. What is it? Reading. And it's the single best thing you can do to improve yourself professionally.Reading more and better books creates opportunities for you to learn new skills, rise above your competition, and build a successful career. In Read to Lead you'll learn- why you need to read like your career depends on it- the five science-backed reasons reading will help you build your career- how to absorb a book into your bloodstream- a technique that can double (or triple!) your reading speed- tips on creating a lifetime reading habit- and moreIf you want to lead a more satisfied life, have more intelligent conversations, and broaden your mind, you need to read to lead!

The Read to Lead Podcast is a Top 3 Career, and Top 10 Business podcast in iTunes. It has also been nominated as Best Business Podcast at both the 10th Annual Podcast Awards and the Academy of Podcaster Awards. I believe in the mantra, “Leaders read and Readers lead.” My desire is to encourage and challenge today’s leaders, spurring them on to more intentional and consistent reading. At the same time, I hope to help aspiring leaders realize the important role intentional reading can play in their development as successful leaders.The Read to Lead Podcast includes exciting conversations with today’s most successful and inspiring business book authors. Our guests are all recognized authorities on topics such as Leadership, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Career and Business, and have included New York Times best-selling authors like John Maxwell, Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, Daniel Pink, Chris Brogan, Gary Vaynerchuck, Brian Tracy, Bob Burg and Dan Miller among others. The Read to Lead Podcast is a featured iTunes Essentials podcast (Book Lovers) and has been featured on the front page of the popular Stitcher podcast app.I have had the privilege to speak at numerous podcast (and other) conferences across the US, sharing the stage with well known keynoters such as Pat Flynn, Roman Mars, Aisha Tyler, John Lee Dumas, Marc Maron, Jordan Harbinger and Sarah Koenig.

My goal is to help you rise to the top and cut through the clutter, so that you're in position to make the absolute best first impression possible. When a new listener samples your show and they hear someone who sounds comfortable and confident behind the microphone, who has a natural flow and conversational delivery and can stand toe-to-toe with their uber-successful guest, they are much more likely to return to your show again and again. My mission is to train you in the techniques I've learned launching several successful radio shows to help you quickly "hook" that listener sampling your podcast and successfully turn them into one of your loyal fans. That means teaching you things like:- Crafting an effective open and close, one with your listeners needs in mind (What's in it for me?)- Tips and techniques for sounding more natural and conversational even when reading from a script- Mastering the interview to make your guests feel immediately at ease and ready to give their best- Moving your listeners from eavesdropping "fly on the wall" to actual conversation participant- And much more!

Introduction to Podcasting is a new course being offered at MTSU beginning fall 2016.Despite the title, the course will seek to cover all facets of podcasting including: platform building, content creation, personal branding, internet marketing, hosting, interviewing, monetizing, recording and audio production, as well as attempt to instill an appreciation of podcasting's past, while taking a critical but optimistic look at the future of audio on demand.

I leverage my experience as a podcaster, coach and consultant, as well as a broadcast industry veteran, to advise Ringr on future direction and decision making, potential product features, helping curate feedback from various podcast communities, and more.

PodServ is a done-for-you podcasting service created to help content creators design, launch and market their podcasts. As co-founder, I bring a plethora of experience, having consulted numerous multimillion dollar companies regarding their podcast launches, including CEG Worldwide, International Pacific Seafoods, and the Federal Reserve Bank.My partner John Dennis and I are uniquely qualified to ensure your podcast and its launch are a smashing success.

I founded Brown Knows Media in an effort to bring affordable and feature-rich mobile applications to small-businesses and non-profits, something heretofore out of reach. One of our first clients, The First Family Church, had this to say about their experience:We love our church app! It is full of helpful features - videos; podcasts; event sign ups; push notifications; plus ways to share photos, notes, and prayer requests. It's engaging and very easy to use. But more than that, it's easy to maintain. The content management system is intuitive and responsive, and Jeff is quick to respond to any question while offering advice and insight about ways to utilize the app's features. We're very grateful to Brown Knows Media for this invaluable tool!We have since created apps for Calvary Chapel Brentwood, The Well Coffeehouse, Schaffer Law Firm and Rostami Oculo-Facial Plastic Consultants among others.

I helped steer WAYM / Nashville to 4 of its 5 highest cume ratings in its 21-year history. In April 2013, we enjoyed our highest ever weekly cume rating (129K). In September 2012 we saw our fifth-highest (111K). In November 2012 we experienced our fourth-highest rating (113K), and in April of last year, we saw our second-highest ever rating (123K). Additionally, I oversaw the daily operations of the middle Tennessee region of WAY-FM stations including WAYM/Nashville, WAYQ/Clarksville, WAYD/Bowling Green, and WAYW/New Johnsonville, as well as translators in Rome, GA, Montgomery, AL and Cookeville, TN.My day-to-day responsibilities included copy writing, voice over, production, social media marketing, digital and social media strategy implementation and traditional marketing and execution. I also oversaw all marketing aspects of WAY-FM concerts and events including ticketing, outdoor, print, TV and radio. In addition, I implemented and oversaw all on-site promotions and station marketing at all events. I am an accomplished fundraiser, having led nearly 30 pledge drives with an overall average of over 90% of goal. I am also credited with the idea for bringing multiple WAY-FM stations together for unified pledge drives (now known as Super Pledge Drive). I envisioned this as a way for multiple stations to tap into our best communicators while saving station's thousands of dollars in travel and prize expenses.I was promoted four times - to production director in November 2000, to network morning show host in June 2002, to lead announcer in 2003 and finally to program director (later called operations director) in January 2005. I successfully managed as many as 15 employees while at WAY-FM.I humbly served as the Nashville Cluster's 2nd in command for 8 years.I have the distinction of being tapped by WAY-FM president Bob Augsburg to help communicate, in presentation form (below), the company's new 2020 Vision to major donors and ministries worldwide.

Served as co-host and producer of WAY-FM Media Group's nationally syndicated morning show. Awards and nominations included:Best Nashville Morning Show (Winner 2002 - "Marcia & Jeff")Best Locally Produced, Nationally Syndicated Show (Winner 2006 - "Jeff & Stace in the Morning")Best Locally Produced, Nationally Syndicated Show (Winner 2007 - "Jeff & Stace in the Morning")Personality of the Year (2007 GMA Nominee - "Jeff & Stace in the Morning")

Daily duties included copy writing, as well as voicing and producing radio spots and promos. During my first year and a half as production director I also served as WAY-FM Network's mid-day talent. Beginning in 2002, I co-hosted the networks morning show.I also won the Nashville A.I.R. Award for Best Production / Creative Services Director in 2003.

Marketed full roster of artists to radio stations nationwide for the purpose of garnering airplay.

Marketed full roster of artists to radio stations nationwide for the purpose of garnering airplay.

I came to Nashville in 1996 to enter the music business, specifically, radio promotions. I began at Myrrh Records in time to help launch the career of Jaci Velasquez whose first album saw six singles reach No. 1 nationally. Over the course of my 22 months with the company, Myrrh enjoyed a total of twenty-six No. 1 singles covering all formats and including virtually every artist.

Served as Program Director, afternoon drive host, production director and music director. I also hosted both a weekend specialty show as well as a weekly video show on local TV.

Served as Program Director, afternoon drive host, production director and music director. I also hosted both a weekend specialty show as well as a weekly video show on local TV.