Every leader in this industry is being asked to change something right now. Most of us hold steady, because holding steady feels safe. Almost nobody asks what it costs.
Angela Alea sits down with Steve Tanruther, Vice President of Rock The House Entertainment Group, and Jason Spencer, Vice President of Event Operations and Strategy at Webb Production — two leaders rewriting their entire operational playbooks, both mid-change and neither one finished.
They get into the mirror question they each had to ask before blaming the team, why the real pushback shows up weeks after everyone agreed, the difference between resistance that's worth listening to and resistance that just needs a firm answer, and how to tell when listening has quietly become a substitute for doing.
Also in this episode: what they'd each do differently, what they refuse to change no matter what, and why "we'll wait and see" is the most expensive call on the table.
What is Corralling the Chaos?
Welcome to Corralling the Chaos, the podcast where we round up the world of event management.
Each episode, we'll unravel the complexities of managing events, from staffing and scheduling to embracing technology and adapting to industry trends. Explore success stories, learn from challenges, and discover the strategies that keep live events running like well-oiled machines.
So, saddle up as we wrangle the chaos and find the order within.
This podcast is hosted by Angela Alea, President and Chief Revenue Officer at LASSO.