Mid-managers work best from a point of trust. Learn to function as a CEO even though you don t have the title. One day you will. Keep those above you aware of the stations progress on a periodic basis. Remember, no one in the corporate office wants to know your problems just the solutions.
Top brass hates surprises.
Predict quarterly sales goals and meet them. Same with ratings. Know everything that is happening in your market, and share that information with the home office. I've said this, written this, broadcast this. I've taken a few blows for it, as well.