Reality Check With Craig Price

Wally Hauck (@wallyhauck on twitter) offers up some insight into feedback. Feedback can be a landmine for many, especially if you’re not comfortable giving it to others, so Wally and Craig talk about various types of feedback, the difference between feedback and criticism and some tools to give the right kind of feedback. Wally and Craig will both be presenting at this year’s IPMA-HR Eastern Region conference June 25th-27th. For more information on Wally you can offer up feedback (and criticism!) at http://www.wallyhauck.com

Alan Cerny (NordlingAICN on twitter) returns for his annual summer movie preview. Craig and Alan talk Prometheus, The Dark Knight Returns, The Amazing Spider-Man, Rock of Ages as well as Pixar’s Brave and other greats flicks due out this summer. Alan even gets Craig to reluctantly talk about the Expendables 2 and GI Joe. If you’re going to the movies, listen to this podcast first. As always, Alan can be read at Aint it Cool News under the name Nordling.

Special Agent Orlando “Orly” Munoz sits down with Craig at the FBI (yes, THAT FBI) Houston Division’s headquarters to talk about being a G-Man or G-Woman. Since Craig’s only frame of reference is TV and movies, he talks to Orly about how someone can become an agent, what the FBI does and what exactly is their jurisdiction. They also touch upon drugs, kidnapping, serial killers, Craig's lack of a weapon and why Houston is a hotbed for almost all the crimes the FBI concentrate on.

Michael Redmond takes a chance and talks to risk management with Craig. The last in a series highlighting speakers for the PMI-Rochester Professional Development Day on May 24th, Michael explains the importance of identifying potential problems every company face yet often don’t want to think about. You can find more about Michael Redmond at http://www.redmondworldwide.com

Anthony Mersino talks to Craig about “ soft skills ”. They talk about feelings (no…no crying), empathy, interacting with strangers and new people. You know, things Craig has no ability to talk about. They also discuss how to become more self-aware, understanding self-confidence and being more authentic. Be sure to attend the PMI-Rochester Professional Development Day on May 24th and if you can’t attend but want to learn more about Anthony, visit his company’s website at

Maria Matarelli (@mariamatarelli on twitter) calls in to discuss her Agile Management program she will be presenting on May 24th at the Project Management Institute-Rochester Chapter’s Professional Development Day. While Craig’s limited knowledge of Agile is more than obvious, he does manage to get some understanding on Scrum, Velocity and thanks to Maria, invent Smokey and the Bandit Management. You can register for the May 24th PMI-Rochester PDD at http://www.pmirochester.org and you can learn more about Maria at http://www.bevilledge.com/maria or connect with her via LinkedIn.

Lois Creamer (@loiscreamer on twitter) sits down with Craig immediately after her presentation “Book More Business” and talks being a speaker. More like the business of being a speaker. Craig weasels information for himself under the guise of podcasting, getting Lois to talk position statements, leveraging testimonials, understanding who your target market is, their different perspectives on Toastmasters and why Craig dislikes Purple Cows. Lois Creamer can help speakers build their business at http://www.bookmorebusiness.com

Crystal Washington (@Cryswashington on twitter) joins Craig to discuss afroPuffs…yes afropuffs, being harassed by the TSA, tornado helmets and most importantly social media. With so many platforms popping up it can get confusing very quickly. Crystal talks platforms, strategies and maybe social media isn’t something you don’t need to be on every second of everyday. Crystal can be found at her own website – http://www.crystalwashington.com

Dr. Michael Nuccitelli talks cyberbullying with Craig on this week’s Reality Check. Be it texting, tweeting or trolling facebook statuses, “The Nuche!” as Craig gleefully calls Michael, discusses why kids bully, how to identify if you child is bullying or being bullied and introduces his new iPredator Protected membership based advisory services that works to protect, advise and educate online users, their families and businesses. You can find out all about it at www.ipredator.co (no “m”!)

Arnold Richie, long time Houston realtor, joins Craig in a more locally based show than normal. Craig asks the hard hitting questions like what is a short-sell, why are agents even necessary and most importantly: do you have to disclose ghosts? Arnold patiently answers Craig’s dumb question with poise and insight. You can also go to Arnold’s second love Upstage Theatre to get tickets to fantastic live shows as well!

KK Robbins (@kk_robbins on twitter) discusses with Craig how we lie to ourselves. Responsibility and accountability rear their ugly heads as KK explains to Craig how we lie more to ourselves than to others. This leads Craig to doubt himself ever more. Who knows, he could be lying to himself RIGHT NOW! Learn more about KK Robbins and her book "Life Lessons of a Liar" at

Gina Abudi (@GinaAbudi on twitter) talks to Craig about Project Management. Since Gina is the current president of the Mass Bay Project Management Institute, who better to explain about what project management is, how it can be applied to small business and how important risk management is to any project. You can learn more about Gina at her aptly named website http://www.ginaabudi.com.

Miriam Goodman (@miriamgwrites on twitter) joins Craig to discuss her latest book “Too Much Togetherness” which is about what happens after you retire .They talk about tolerating each other all day every day, how women should stand up for themselves, traditional roles causing conflict, depression…all things that make retirement so much fun! You can find more about Miriam’s great new book at TooMuchTogetherness.com.

Ralph Peterson (@SpeakerRalphP on Twitter) reunites with Craig to talk housekeeping management. Craig was a guest on Ralph's The Housekeeper's Podcast (episode 316) so it's only fair that Ralph returns the favor. They talk tipping hotel housekeepers, Craig's disdain for a world that is becoming too specialized and how to deal with workers who would rather being doing a different job. You can find Ralph at http://www.ralphpeterson.com

Avish Parashar (@AvishP on twitter) returns to chat about his latest book “ Say Yes, And ” while Craig tries not to be a “No, But” kind of person. They talk about The Hero’s Journey, using “Yes, And” in business as well as why meetings are the best place to start “Yes, And”-ing. You can find Avish’s new book at Amazon or directly via sayyesand.com

Alan Cerny ( @NordlingAICN on twitter) joins Craig to talk Oscars. Covering the big 6 (Supporting Actress/Actor, Best Actress/Actor, Best Director and Best Picture) the duo talk why Andy Serkis deserves an award (but won't get one), who got snubbed, who should win and who will win the 2012 Academy Awards. It's movie lovers talking movies! A great way to start Season 2 of Reality Check.

Holly Duckworth of Leadership Solutions International joins Craig on the season finale to discuss gratitude. They delve into vital issues like Craig's monkey-like handwriting, volunteering one's time, keeping an "Oprah Journal" (yeah...Craig had a hard time with the name too) as well as just figuring out some ways to better express one's gratitude. It's an appropriate way to end 2011 for the podcast! Holly can be found at http://www.hollyduckworth.com (where else?!). See you in 2012!!

Alan Cerny (Nordling from Ain't it Cool News) returns by popular demand to talk about all the great movies coming out this holiday season. Oscar bait is chumming the waters as well as action flicks and kids movies. Throw in some great directors like Scorcese and Spielberg along with superstars Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr. and George Clooney and you have Craig and Alan happily talking movies!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Janine Iannarelli of Par Avion sets Craig straight on buying and selling corporate aircraft. No, Craig isn't in the market, but after listening to him rant about is lack of faith in the TSA, the rude passengers and overbooked flights, you might want to give him one just to shut him up! Janine explains why you shouldn't look at corporate jets as luxury items when they really do enhance productivity and why the corporate jet tax is just politics. Janine's aviation consultancy can be found at http://www.paravionltd.com

Meryl Hooker braves the interwebs for Craig's first skype based interview. They not only discuss customer service but listening skills, Craig's dislike of automated telephone systems and how to deal with crazy people (no...not Craig!) You can find Meryl on twitter @MerylHooker as well as her own originally named website http://www.merylhooker.com