Episode 1: The Marvel Mindset

Leadership lessons from Marvel’s turnaround

During my time as CEO of Marvel, I had a front-row seat to one of the most unexpected corporate turnarounds of the past few decades.

In this short-form series, The Marvel Mindset, I reflect on the leadership principles, decisions, and values that helped guide Marvel’s revival—and ultimately its sale to Disney. Each episode is about 15 minutes and focused on a specific idea or moment from that period.

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About this episode

In this opening episode, I introduce the purpose behind the series and outline the leadership framework that shaped my approach during Marvel’s transformation. I discuss the decision-making principles, cultural priorities, and core values that mattered most at critical moments, and I introduce the 28 essentials of leadership that continue to inform my work today.

My goal is to offer practical, experience-based insights for leaders across industries who are navigating complexity, uncertainty, and change—without requiring a large time commitment.

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