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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tracy Lawrence & Josh Turner to perform at Ozarks Amphitheater
CAMDENTON, Mo. — The Ozarks Amphitheater has announced that country music stars Tracy Lawrence and Josh Turner will be dropping by the theater this summer. The concert will take place on Sept. 27. Presale goes live Thursday, June 12th at 10 a.m. General onsale goes live Friday, June 13th at 10 am.. Tickets are available at Lawrence has released a total of 14 studio albums. His most commercially successful albums are 'Alibis' (1993) and 'Time Marches On' (1996). He is known for number one singles like 'Sticks and Stones', 'Alibis', 'Can't Break It to My Heart', 'My Second Home', 'If the Good Die Young', and 'Time Marches On.' Turner is known for his hits, 'Your Man', 'Would You Go with Me', 'Why Don't We Just Dance', and 'All Over Me'. He released his tenth studio album, 'This Country Music Thing,' in 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
10-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Expert Advice For Avoiding Doomscrolling At Work
This is a published version of Forbes' Careers Newsletter. Click here to subscribe and get it in your inbox every Tuesday. Doomscrolling is not only bad for your mental health, it could also hurt your career. After an intense weekend with protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids, tensions are continuing to rise during the workweek, with President Trump deploying the National Guard and about 700 active-duty Marines to the streets of California. (The Forbes newsroom is covering the latest developments here.) It's not the first time that political tensions have bled into protests and led to potential disruptions at work. For many, it can feel dystopian trying to balance day-to-day work while reading the news and seeing images of violence across the country. So what can you do while you're on the clock during these times? And what can employers do to support their workers? For one, ease up on the doomscrolling. Consuming negative or emotionally triggering news on social media can have real impacts on your productivity, mental health and even potential career prospects. Forbes contributor Chris Westfall recommends creating digital boundaries by setting online time limits, and contributor Jess Cording favors physical and mental grounding techniques. For managers and employers, supporting colleagues is all about setting the tone, writes contributor Tracy Lawrence, especially when employees' minds are distracted by problems facing the world outside the company's office walls. She recommends that leaders model adequate vulnerability while maintaining clear direction. 'You don't need to have all the answers, but you need to demonstrate confident, steady leadership,' Lawrence writes. All this is to say: It's normal to log into work feeling conflicted this week. Take a moment to advocate for yourself, catch up on this week's news beyond the protests and then get back to work. Practical insights and advice from Forbes staff and contributors to help you succeed in your job, accelerate your career and lead smarter. Should you hire a full-time employee or an independent contractor? Forbes' Kelly Phillips Erb breaks it down. Here are some mistakes to avoid when starting a new job, including making sure you get proper onboarding. Sharpen these 10 professional skills to stay ahead of the AI curve. Audit your PTO and more strategies to ensure recovery time if work this summer isn't slowing down. In a move many saw coming, billionaires Elon Musk and President Donald Trump appeared to call quits on their professional relationship last week amid tension over the president's 'Big Beautiful Bill' outlining the budget for next year. Most of us don't have public relationships with our bosses, but we're breaking down what you can take away from this high-profile feud. The contentious professional relationship between billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has seemingly come to an end. Musk officially stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the end of May, ending a months-long partnership between the founder of Tesla and the president. The two had become close after Musk endorsed Trump's presidential campaign last July, with Musk serving as a close advisor to the president during his first few months in office. The big falling out came last week, when Musk went on a days-long rant against Trump's signature 'Big Beautiful Bill.' In a number of posts on X, Musk criticized Trump's policy and even claimed he was implicated in the Epstein files. That post has now been deleted. While President Trump downplayed the falling out to the media, he turned to Truth Social to say that the easiest way to save money in his policy bill would be to eliminate Musk's government contracts and subsidies, later adding that he asked Musk to leave the White House. Needless to say, both took the end of their working relationship too public—and too far— though tensions appeared to ease over the weekend. Disagreeing with your boss is not uncommon, but there are ways to make your criticism stick without involving others—in this case, the American public. One tip is to be passionate, not emotional, writes Forbes' senior contributor Caroline Castrillon. 'Don't get overly emotional to the point that you become frazzled and lose focus,' she adds. 'Your manager will lose sight of the point you're trying to make.' And don't forget about acknowledging and respecting each other, writes senior contributor Tracy Brower. Leaders must create a culture where employees can express their opinions to ease conflict at work. Ultimately, it's often best to stay out of office drama. Getting involved can not only be damaging to your mental health, but your professional career, even if you are a billionaire. Both Musk and Trump are now seeing the ramifications of their public feud. Musk's Tesla is suffering: Its stock was downgraded by analysts on Monday and the company has lost the support from pensions holding its shares. Meanwhile, a number of House Republicans who voted in favor of Trump's bill have now flipped their support due to his fight with Musk. News from the world of work. The Labor Department's May jobs report signaled some tepid optimism, as the U.S. added 139,000 nonfarm jobs, topping analysts' estimates of 125,000. Unemployment held steady at 4.2% for a third consecutive month as the government revised job growth down for March and April. But private employment saw the weakest monthly growth in the last two years, according to payroll processor ADP. Small businesses have also hit a pause on hiring, largely due to tariff confusion. But an influx of DOGE-cut talent is also increasing the quality of applicants in the pool, reports Brandon Kochkodin. Visa appointments on hold are impacting more than just international undergrads: Foreign-educated doctors who matched into American residency programs could miss their July 1 start date due to delayed or canceled meetings. That leaves both patients and hospitals in the lurch, since interns provide hands-on medical care under the supervision of more experienced doctors, reports Forbes' Emma Whitford. Is agentic AI a tool or a coworker? Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang seems to think more human, telling audiences at London Tech Week that the best way to use AI for coding aid is to 'ask it nicely.' 'This new programming language is called 'human,'' he added. Jobs Corps contractors are suing the Trump Administration over the closure of the largest U.S. job training program for low-income youth. A trade group representing the contractors that operate the training centers and some of its members allege the Labor Department is violating federal law by abruptly shutting down the program. How J.K. Rowling Rebuilt Her $1.2 Billion Wealth In the face of a tough job market, what are job seekers willing to do in order to work for a company that is better aligned with their values or that provides more opportunities for career advancement? A. Take a pay cut B. Go into the office five days a week C. Switch industries D. None of the above Check if you got it right here.
Forbes
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Tracy Lawrence On How George Jones Helped Him & His Way Of Paying It Forward With New Artists
Country artist Tracy Lawrence His careers spans more than three decades with 18 No. 1 hits that includes familiar songs like 'Time Marches On,' 'Paint Me A Birmingham,' and 'If the World Had a Front Porch,' just to name a few. He continues to tour and still draws a crowd, too, with last week's sold-out show at the Ryman Auditorium as the latest example. Tracy Lawrence performs at his sold out show at the Ryman Auditorium - Sunday, May 18th, 2025 - ... More Nashville, Tennessee And yet, Tracy Lawrence accepts that he's on the 'other side' of his country music career and now is a time to enjoy all he's accomplished and make way for the younger artists striving to make their way up the ladder in hopes of achieving success. It wasn't all that long ago he was in 'their' position. 'I remember the whole country music movement in the early 90s when things started to change and the format was shifting away from the Haggards and the Jones and Waylons,' Lawrence recalls. 'A lot of those older cats were really upset with us because they'd been on the radio for years and all of a sudden radio stations weren't playing their records anymore.' Lawrence saying in the middle of that struggle, he remembers how George Jones showed a lot of class in welcoming those new artists. 'I saw the way George Jones handled that and the way he embraced us young kids. I spent a couple of years on the road with him. It was me and Mark Chestnutt and John Anderson that kind of rotated in and out of that tour. I watched how gracious George Jones was, and as I've gotten older, I realize I'm in that same place now. I'm not getting played on the radio anymore. But I've had my time and it's a young person's game now.' Lawrence has found his own way of 'connecting' with today's young artists. He created a podcast called 'TL's Road House' And from the comfortable setting of his tour bus, he spends time with country's up-and-coming stars. So far, he's interviewed Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, HARDY, and many, many others. 'What I strive for when I go into these interviews is to find a common ground that we share like the passion for the music,' Lawrence says. 'And to talk about what their frustrations are within the industry, relationships with record labels, and so on. And with the diversity of the different artists, no two conversations are ever the same.' Zach Top with Tracy Lawrence for "TL's Road House" - recorded on Lawrence's tour bus Jelly Roll appears on Tracy Lawrence's tour bus for the podcast "TL's Road House" He's discovered everyone has their own, unique country music journey. 'We all come from a different place,' he explains. 'We all had a different family life. Some people came up with a musical family, some didn't. There are some people who were born singing Christmas songs and church songs, and others who didn't tap into their passion until they were in their twenties. It's a fascinating conversation to have with these young people. He chose the tour bus setting because it tends to put people at ease. Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley on Lawrence's tour bus for "TL's Road House" Riley Green and Tracy Lawrence for "TL's Road House" 'I wanted to do it on the bus because of the comfort factor artists have. When you spend time on a bus, it's your safe space, There's a feeling they get when the come in and sit down that everything is cool. It has a charm to it. The only frustrating thing is having to set it up and tear it down for every podcast we do. It takes about an hour and a half to do that. So, I keep everything in boxes back in the closet.' As busy as he stays with the podcast, Lawrence is still playing shows. He's also busy with a host of other projects including his Mission Possible charity for the homeless. He and a group of artists, athletes, and celebrities held his fifth annual golf tournament fundraiser in Nashville last week, raising more than $200,000. Fellow country artists, athletes, and others took part in Tracy Lawrence's fifth annual Mission: ... More Possible Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament at Old Hickory Country Club outside Nashville, TN on May 19th, 2025. They raised more than $200,000. Lawrence, who grew up in a Christian home with a mother very active in the church, says it started out as a small way to give back twenty years ago and has now become a major annual event. 'It was never meant to be a big charity thing, it was just a handful of us that wanted to do something for the community, shine a light on the Rescue Mission, and feed the homeless,' he says. 'That first year for Thanksgiving, I think we cooked 200 turkeys. Last November we cooked 1700 turkeys and raised about $300,000. It's amazing to see how something with no strategy or plan has evolved into something unique and every special.' While Lawrence may not see his songs played on the radio or make their way up the country charts like they did years ago, he continues creating new music and is currently working on a new album. Thanks to social media and streaming services, he knows it'll find its way to the people who want to hear it. More than thirty years after it all began, Lawrence still loves performing. He says there's nothing like playing to a packed house with the crowd singing his biggest hits right along with him. 'I still love it, I still love being out there,' he says. 'I played Stagecoach in April and getting on stage and feeling that energy from people… When I hit 'Paint Me A Birmingham' at the end of my set, they were so loud. I guarantee it was 115,000 deep because my front house engineer told he had to turn it up (the audio) three times to get it over the people in the crowd. It was awesome!' Singer Tracy Lawrence performs on the Palomino stage during the Stagecoach Music Festival on April ... More 27, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo byfor Stagecoach)
News.com.au
16-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Gen Z workers pushing back against annual performance reviews
Looking to make your Gen Z employees more productive? A yearly performance review isn't the solution. Gen Z is rejecting the age-old practice of the annual review process — and for good reason. The generation — born between 1997 and 2012 — doesn't want a review on something they did at work months ago, leadership consultant Tracy Lawrence said in a Forbes article. Unlike Baby Boomers, who view yearly reviews as official report cards for the year or quarter, or Gen Xers who'd rather be left alone than go through the review process — Gen Z would rather have frequent check-ins, personalised feedback and growth-focused guidance to be more productive at work, The New York Post reports. According to Lawrence, if a manager isn't meeting Gen Z where they are, they can expect higher burnout, lower engagement, a poor workplace culture — and possibly even losing their employees. According to content creator Ben Askins, 'Revenge quitting is on the rise' for unhappy employees. 'This is the new idea of people choosing to quit their jobs in the most inconvenient way possible in order to disrupt the business,' he explained in his video. 'It's a form of protest against what they perceived as unfair treatment.' To avoid Gen Z revenge quitting, Lawrence said managers need to find other ways to support and give constructive feedback to their younger employees without solely relying on the outdated review process. 'For Gen Z specifically, waiting months for feedback feels alien and disengaging. A generation accustomed to immediate responses on digital platforms finds traditional annual reviews particularly frustrating and inauthentic,' Lawrence wrote. According to Lawrence, employers 'must embrace real-time feedback mechanisms and immediate, relevant guidance' to engage their Gen Z employees. She recommends weekly check-ins, even if they're online or through email. She also suggests that since Gen Z cares about peer opinions, getting feedback across the division will benefit and make the feedback process more collaborative. 'Gen Z sees professional development as an extension of personal growth. Structure conversations around skill-building that connect to both career aspirations and personal values,' Lawrence said, adding that young employees will benefit from technology that allows them to track their progress and become more transparent about work incentives and promotions.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gen Z workers hate this outdated task — and it's making them bad at their jobs: expert says
Looking to make your Gen Z employees more productive? A yearly performance review isn't the solution. Gen Z is rejecting the age-old practice of the annual review process — and for good reason. The generation — born between 1997 and 2012 — doesn't want a review on something they did at work months ago, leadership consultant Tracy Lawrence said in a Forbes article. Unlike Baby Boomers, who view yearly reviews as official report cards for the year or quarter, or Gen Xers who'd rather be left alone than go through the review process — Gen Z would rather have frequent check-ins, personalized feedback and growth-focused guidance to be more productive at work. According to Lawrence, if a manager isn't meeting Gen Z where they are, they can expect higher burnout, lower engagement, a poor workplace culture — and possibly even losing their employees. According to content creator Ben Askins, 'Revenge quitting is on the rise' for unhappy employees. 'This is the new idea of people choosing to quit their jobs in the most inconvenient way possible in order to disrupt the business,' he explained in his video. 'It's a form of protest against what they perceived as unfair treatment.' To avoid Gen Z revenge quitting, Lawrence said managers need to find other ways to support and give constructive feedback to their younger employees without solely relying on the outdated review process. 'For Gen Z specifically, waiting months for feedback feels alien and disengaging. A generation accustomed to immediate responses on digital platforms finds traditional annual reviews particularly frustrating and inauthentic,' Lawrence wrote. According to Lawrence, employers 'must embrace real-time feedback mechanisms and immediate, relevant guidance' to engage their Gen Z employees. She recommends weekly check-ins, even if they're online or through email. She also suggests that since Gen Z cares about peer opinions, getting feedback across the division will benefit and make the feedback process more collaborative. 'Gen Z sees professional development as an extension of personal growth. Structure conversations around skill-building that connect to both career aspirations and personal values,' Lawrence said, adding that young employees will benefit from technology that allows them to track their progress and become more transparent about work incentives and promotions.
