Building One with Tomer Cohen Building Pixar with Ed Catmull
Mar 19, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and creativity champion, shares insights from his journey in animation. He discusses the importance of hiring passionate individuals with a growth mindset. Ed emphasizes fostering a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. He reflects on evolving leadership styles, including the shift to empathy seen in Steve Jobs. The dialogue also explores the role of emotional intelligence and the exciting intersection of AI and creativity in filmmaking. Ed's anecdotes inspire a new understanding of leadership in creative industries.
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Embrace Change
- Companies must adapt to change and avoid clinging to past successes to maintain originality.
- Empowering employees to own the culture fosters adaptability and continuous evolution.
The Truck Incident
- Pixar employees disassembled and reassembled a truck inside the building over a weekend.
- Management's silent approval signaled a broad tolerance for unusual and creative acts.
Hire for Potential
- Hire for potential and a growth mindset; trust candidates to grow into their roles.
- Assume they will succeed, and they likely will, fostering a culture of high expectations and achievement.