Randy Goodman, the recently retired Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, shares insights from his long career in the music industry. He discusses navigating major industry shifts, including the rise of digital platforms amid social upheaval. The conversation highlights the importance of 'ending well' with intention and grace, along with lessons on mentorship and personal growth. Randy also emphasizes how executive coaching played a pivotal role during challenging times, underscoring the value of relationships and accountability in professional transitions.
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Full Circle Career Ending
Randy's career arc came full circle returning to Sony Music Nashville where he began.
This final role inspired intention to "end well," focusing on meaningful legacy rather than ego.
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Career Evolution to Sony CEO
Randy started at RCA and later created Lyric Street Records for Disney.
After Disney closed the label, he took a sabbatical before returning as Sony Music Nashville CEO.
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Break Silos to Accelerate Development
Tearing down organizational silos accelerates artist development.
Empowering teams to collaborate breaks down barriers and enables greater progress.
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How do we navigate seismic shifts in our industries and our lives while striving to remain true to ourselves and those we care about? In this episode, Jerry sits down with Randy Goodman, recently retired Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, to reflect on a career arc that spans decades of change, challenge, and profound personal growth. Randy opens up about his time at the helm of Sony Music Nashville, leading through a rapidly transforming business landscape, the global pandemic, and the social upheaval of recent years. Together, Jerry and Randy explore the concept of "ending well," and what it means to finish a significant chapter of one’s life with intention, care, and grace. The conversation wades through the joys and trials of artist development in an era defined by digital disruption, the decline of traditional radio, and the emergence of platforms like TikTok. Randy shares how he shepherded his team and roster of artists through extraordinary circumstances, and how executive coaching and a sense of curiosity became his compass in uncertain times. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-computer/ - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-iphone/ Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases. www.Reboot.io/signup
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