What makes a podcast truly successful? What makes listeners connect with a podcast host? One of the key factors is honest communication. Listeners want to hear from hosts who are willing to take a stand and share their honest thoughts and feelings on important topics. In this episode of Build a Big Podcast, I will explore this philosophy in more detail, using the real-world example of the elementary school shooting that just happened in Nashville. Topics on this Episode: Why podcast listeners want you to take a stand What happens when you say nothing What lack of leadership looks like – don't do this Links to Things I Talk About: What we know about the deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school Build a Big Podcast Big Podcast Insider