Monthly Archives: August 2018
Hire Slow-Fire Fast
Ok, This is not an original idea If you’ve ever managed a team of more than two, and been responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, evaluating and firing then you’ve been through the most challenging part of being a “boss” as well as a “Manager” or, in reality, a “Leader.” It’s the toughest and most impactful […]
Not Everything on Netflix is Worth Watching
Just about every Sunday afternoon we find a movie on Netflix or On-Demand to watch. Many times we pick a comfortable classic like the Towering Inferno; often we just pick one based on the stars that we haven’t heard a thing about. That’s what what happened this past Sunday with Extinction with Libby Caplan and […]
The New Italian Sunday Dinner
I grew up in one of those stereotypical Italian Families in NJ. Even worse, we had shore house in Seaside Heights. Yep, Home of Jersey Shore. In fact, my husband and I have been to the bar where Snookie got punched out. But I left that all behind me when I ran away to DC […]
Hobby Time is Important time
Having a hobby, especially in this digital age, is very important to your creativity. Hobbies are creative, refreshing and switch your brain off of work and into the endless possibilities of life. So what are hobbies anyway? So Wikipedia gives us this declaration: A hobby is an activity, interest, enthusiasm, or pastime that is undertaken for pleasure or […]
Can You Name Your Impact?
The arts can sometimes be hard to quantify. After all, it is art! The Arts are personal, subjective, ephemeral. But you need to be able to articulate your value in just a few short sentences when you’re asking for financial support. Most donors want to know why your organization is important. What impact do you […]
The Secret Ingredient for Perfect Pizza Dough
You’d be surprised just how personal I take a Bad Pizza Dough recipe. I used to own a pizza restaurant (we’ll tell that story later–No, it wasn’t called the Yasko Pizza Shoppe!) and that’s where I learned how make a dough that’s elastic, easy to work with and tastes great. Even worse, I get all […]
Aretha Franklin Dies—How Did Radio Respond?
I was in my car listening to CNN on XM when they announced Aretha had finally passed. Yes, I am one of the few public radio folks with Sirius/XM in their cars and The Queen of Soul’s death is an example of why I have it. I began scanning the FM dial looking for the […]
Steve Yasko’s Musical Sandbox Playlist
Steve Yasko’s Musical Sandbox is my rolling playlist on Spotify. I tend to put songs in here I want to to know, or revisit. So you’ll find new songs, old songs. Mostly singles, but sometimes I put a full album in just for fun. Enjoy and please feel free to leave a comment or share […]
