Early in the month of August, I had the opportunity of being part of an incredibly insightful interview with Dr. Drew. The interview took place in the headquarters of the CNN Center, at the Omni Hotel, in Atlanta, GA. This interview was intended to gather his perspectives on how to best create and improve on an executive’s celebrity status. The following are some of the key takeaways that I collected from that interview.
- Be clear on what you are trying to do
- Have a clear definition of your goals and mission
- Follow your instincts
- SHOW UP!
- Make the host / producer look good
- Leave the hosts and listeners always wanting more
- Show emotion
- Find a publicist with connections
- Reality TV is a “gotta do”
- “If you are in a storm, keep your compass in front of you.”
- Listen to yourself while you’re talking. Maintain your rhythm.
- Don’t forget failure! It’s training!
- The most important thing I’ve ever learned – “Live with integrity and listen to your instincts!”