Superhero Leadership with Peter Cuneo Joe Quesada
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Jan 22, 2024 
Joe Quesada, former Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Entertainment, chats about his remarkable journey in revitalizing Marvel's publishing business. He highlights the importance of hiring top talent and fostering a supportive culture. Joe shares his passion for Spider-Man, illustrating how the character fuels creativity. He reflects on leadership lessons learned from the legendary Stan Lee and discusses the significance of character development in storytelling. Their discussion delves into how trust and transparency can drive creativity in a challenging industry.
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Hire World-Class People
- Hire world-class people, especially in creative fields.
- Recognize that creativity is the invisible currency that fuels a successful business.
Creativity as Currency
- Creativity is the invisible currency that fuels a business's engine.
- Strong creativity is essential for success, driving consumer products, movies, and TV shows.
Marvel's Decline
- Marvel's decline was due to neglecting storytelling and focusing on collectibles instead.
- This led to a loss of creative talent and a decline in the comic book industry.