If you’re searching for some stimulating inspiration for our industry, Caroline Beasley is one-stop shopping. Her disposition and optimism about her profession and our industry evoke feelings of enthusiasm and hopefulness that if we remain focused on the agendas that truly matter to our people and our companies, the future indeed looks bright.

Wake up calls are not for the faint at heart. But the industry needs the occasional alert from the master of all wake up calls, Dom Theodore. It takes courage for programmers to step up these days and offer opinions contrary to the corporate grain, even if they believe corporate tendencies may be on a counterproductive course for their radio station. Dom offers some keen perspectives on why this attitude is necessary.

It’s always a good idea to check in with Professor Lee Abrams for a boost of creative stimulation and some guidance on following your instincts. Again, Lee offers some valuable advice we all need to take seriously.

Elise is a self-proclaimed Millennial who has a zeal and internal driving force for our industry that would rival anyone in any given era. In the multi-media landscape we operate in, her vision path for the industry is focused and on-point. Her perspectives are refreshing and invigorating.

One glance at the resume accomplishments during the 45-year career of Linda Byrd will reveal all you need to know about her leadership skills. Linda has been bestowed with several leadership awards from all walks of our industry. And when you speak with those at iHeartMedia who’ve had the opportunity to work with Linda, the accolades volume is turned up to “high praise” levels.