The Tuesday Truth: Reflections from the Radio Man

On a brisk Tuesday morning, broadcaster and performance coach Stan Hustad—known to listeners as The Radio Man—takes his audience on another insightful journey through modern leadership and media reality. His latest episode of Inconvenient Ideas begins, as always, not with politics, but with a principle: “Donald Trump is still the king.” Not, Stan clarifies, the king of America—but the king of the ratings. And that’s no small difference in today’s performance economy, where visibility equals influence and airtime equals authority.

He dominates the story,” Hustad observes. “Every time someone attacks him, they help him win the media game.” The result? A world where the loudest voice often becomes the leading one—and where even those who protest can unintentionally raise the crown on the very head they oppose. “It’s a kingdom of attention,” Hustad notes, “and Trump still rules the realm.”

The Nap Syndrome: Non-Achievement Performance

But Stan’s real message isn’t about Trump—it’s about us. He points to the weekend’s “No Kings Rally,” a national protest that produced plenty of shouting but, as he calls it, “a NAP—a Non-Achievement Performance.”

“Maybe it made them feel good,” he quips. “But nothing happened. Nothing changed.” That, Hustad suggests, is the danger in our modern culture of reaction: the illusion of activity without accomplishment. We substitute outrage for outcomes and noise for progress.

The cure? Two words: So what? One of Hustad’s mentors taught him that powerful question. Before you act, post, protest, or pontificate—ask, “So what? What will change? What will be better?” Leaders, he says, aren’t just expressive—they’re effective. They measure results, not reactions.

From Power Plays to Purposeful Presence

From there, Hustad draws a deeper leadership insight. Power, he explains, comes from motion. Donald Trump understands this well—keep money moving, keep people engaged, keep stories alive, and power follows.

But there’s another kind of power that Hustad lifts up: the power of self-expression and self-listening. In the “Do It Right” era—the performance economy he coaches others to master—success belongs to those who know how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

“We’re in the Transformation Zone now,” he says. “It’s not enough to do it—you have to do it right.” Whether you’re leading a company, a church, or a creative venture, the microphone is now your crown. The question is, what kind of king—or servant—will you be?

Things to Think About, Share, and Remember

• Self-Expression + Self-Listening = Real Leadership. Speak your truth—but make sure it makes sense when you hear it back.

• Ask “So What?” Before You Act. It’s the simplest way to filter what truly matters.

• Avoid the NAP Trap. Don’t spend your energy on Non-Achievement Performances.

• Remember Who (or What) Is King in Your Life. Is it ego, money, media—or something higher?

• Power Follows Movement. Keep good things—ideas, generosity, creativity—moving. That’s how you lead with influence.

A Call to Reflection and Action

Stan closes his broadcast with a question worth repeating: “Who or what do you want to be king in your life?” For some, it’s wealth or recognition. For others, it’s principle or faith. Hustad reminds listeners that those who follow the Christian tradition often speak of King Jesus—a different kind of kingdom built not on domination but on service and good works.

His final challenge is simple: Don’t waste your days taking NAPs. Build something. Lead something. Do it right.

And if you’re ready to start—whether in business, broadcasting, or personal transformation—Stan Hustad can help you find your voice and make your mark. Reach him directly at [email protected] or visit WiTRadio.net. Because in the new world of performance, your story is your stage—and it’s time to rule it well.