Let’s be honest – reality TV is there because it is cheap to make, easy to produce and people watch it. The more sensational the better. I get it. But I still get frustrated with certain programs.  Recently the Food Network changed out their restaurant observation program for a new, edgier production.  In the old version the people came in and put cameras into the restaurant, planted new staff and customers, and everyone evaluated what happened.  Apparently people found it boring. Now, we have a “personality” who evaluates with the owner throughout the show. And he’s obnoxious. The reason I don’t like him is because he clearly believes the only way to motivate other people’s employees is through fear and intimidation.  My hunch is if you talk to his actual staff back at his restaurant, he doesn’t treat them that way at all. And I […] Continue reading