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Bryan Runion
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Whether you're a longstanding professional in the field, an aspiring stage manager, or simply curious about the wizardry that happens behind the curtains, you’re invited to be a part of an immersive journey into the heart of live entertainment's unsung heroes. Embark on this captivating expedition as we celebrate the brilliance and resilience of those who ensure that the show continues to go on.

  1. 11/14/2025

    Ep 15: Group Dynamics

    Some rooms get quiet in the wrong way. Not the focused kind of quiet, but the quiet that shows up when people start swallowing what they really think.This episode looks at why that happens, what it costs, and how leaders can build a healthier way to disagree without damaging the team or the work. We talk about the myth of harmony, the pressure to keep things smooth, and the moments when tension is actually a sign that something true is finally being said. And from there, we move into what it means to design disagreement that sharpens ideas instead of people.

    27 min

  2. 10/15/2025 · BONUS

    The Mask of Busyness (Audio Version)

    Read the full article on Half-Hour: https://itshalfhour.blog/the-mask-of-busyness/ We live in a world that rewards the full calendar, the quick response, and the doing. Especially in leadership roles, being busy is almost synonymous with being important. You’re in demand. You’re essential. You’re in control.

    5 min

  3. 10/14/2025 · BONUS

    When Your Body Leads Before Your Brain (Audio Version)

    Read the full article on Half-Hour: https://itshalfhour.blog/leadership-in-the-heat-of-the-moment/

    5 min

  4. 09/29/2025

    Ep 14: The Cost of Clarity

    Clarity sounds simple, but it always comes at a cost. Words, attention, and energy aren’t free. Every time you explain something to your team, you’re making an investment...and sometimes you overspend. In this episode of Half-Hour, Bryan unpacks the real cost of clarity in leadership: when to spend it, when to hold back, and how to practice it without burning yourself out. You’ll hear about: Why clarity is a choice, not an accident The hidden costs of over- and under-explaining Practical ways to build clarity as a leadership practice Clarity isn’t free, but silence and ambiguity cost even more. Read the full show notes here

    12 min

  5. 09/20/2025 · BONUS

    What We Practice We Become (Audio Version)

    Read more: https://itshalfhour.blog/what-we-practice-we-become/ There are those moments—rare, quiet ones—where something breaks through. When someone taps into something so real it cuts through the noise. They’re not “acting.” They’re just… being. And the room changes.

    6 min
  6. Redefining Professionalism (Audio Version)

    09/15/2025 · BONUS

    Redefining Professionalism (Audio Version)

    Read more: https://itshalfhour.blog/redefine-professionalism-in-entertainment/ “Stay in your lane.” You’ve probably heard it. Maybe not said outright, but in tone, in posture, in the way feedback lands like a warning instead of support. What happens when professionalism is defined less by doing the job well, and more by keeping people comfortable? Professional too often becomes a code word for palatable. Calm, agreeable, easy to manage. But when everyone is busy shrinking themselves, creativity stalls and real leadership gets lost.

    6 min

  7. 09/01/2025

    Ep 13: The Mask of Busyness

    How many times this week have you answered the question “How are you?” with the word busy? It rolls off the tongue so easily — a quick way to sound important, to keep people from looking too closely, or to convince ourselves the chaos must be serving a purpose. But busy doesn’t tell the truth. It doesn’t say I’m tired. It doesn’t say I’m stretched too thin. It doesn’t admit I’m anxious or I need help. It just says, “Don’t worry, I’ve got this handled.” And that mask comes at a cost. In this episode, I’m talking about why busyness has become the armor so many of us hide behind, what it costs us as leaders, and how to begin setting it down. You’ll hear practical ways to reclaim presence, build healthier rhythms, and open space for connection — without wearing busy as a badge of honor. Full Show Notes

    14 min

  8. 08/09/2025

    Ep 12: When Your Body Leads Before Your Brain

    I'm digging into what happens when your body reacts before your brain can catch up — in a show call, a difficult conversation, or any high-pressure moment. I'll talk about why composure is a practiced skill, how to prepare yourself before the stakes are high, and ways to use your body’s signals as tools instead of obstacles. Leadership isn’t about pretending you’re fine. It’s about staying connected enough to lead through the storm. Read the full article I mentioned in this episode for free on Half-Hour.

    22 min
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Whether you're a longstanding professional in the field, an aspiring stage manager, or simply curious about the wizardry that happens behind the curtains, you’re invited to be a part of an immersive journey into the heart of live entertainment's unsung heroes. Embark on this captivating expedition as we celebrate the brilliance and resilience of those who ensure that the show continues to go on.

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  • Creator
    Bryan Runion
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bryan Runion
  • Show Website
    Half-Hour