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. Â Recently the Food Network changed out their restaurant observation program for a new, edgier production. Â In the old version the people came in and put cameras into the restaurant, planted new staff and customers, and everyone evaluated what happened. Â 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. Â 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