Keith Hotchkiss
iHeartMedia
Education: Ohio University
What Guides My Decision Making: I have always followed the Four Disciplines of Execution. This framework emphasizes focusing on the wildly important, acting on lead measures, creating a cadence of accountability and maintaining a compelling scoreboard. These principles help me prioritize impactful goals, track progress effectively and foster a culture of responsibility and performance within my organization.
Favorite Quote: “There’s no limit to how far you can go if you don’t care who gets the credit.” — Ronald Regan
If I Could Have Any Other Job: A meteorologist. I’m a weather nerd and watch our local weather and the Weather Channel.
Proudest Moment: Each turnaround of a market in my company is a win, but I have to say the best moment is when my kids tell their friends their dad has a cool job, which I do.
My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: I spent a few summers and falls picking apples, making cider and scooping ice cream at Mapleside Farms. I learned I love getting a paycheck and that work could be a great source of pride.