Episode 12: November 03, 2015
Strauss Zelnick is founder and CEO of Zelnick Media Capital, a company that executes private equity investments in the media and communication industry. He’s been a leader at 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, and more. Listen in to learn how to evolve as a leader, why you have to make tough calls, and what to do if you’re at the start of your career.
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- What leadership means to Strauss
- Why it is important to know what you want
- What he has learned about being a leader from being a young leader to a more seasoned one
- Why communication is important and what role it plays in leadership
- How the very best leaders are great listeners
- The difference between leading and managing
- Why Strauss is so passionate about his field
- Why he is so focused on being efficient and the time management skills he has
- What advice Strauss gives to young, educated people