Significant Career Lesson From a Vice President at ESPN and Disney
Heather, a 27-year veteran of the industry, emphasizes the importance of respecting everyone regardless of "titles or seniority," treating all colleagues with equal respect throughout their career journey. This consistent approach, Heather believes, is crucial for navigating the industry and fostering positive professional relationships.
Respect, Professionalism, Networking, Longitudinal Career, Media Industry
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Heather Anderson
Vice President, Original Content and Business Affairs
ESPN and The Walt Disney Company
UC Berkeley
UCLA School of Law - JD
Ethnic & Related Studies, Political Science, American Studies
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Law
Business Strategy
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Respect everyone regardless of their title or seniority.
2. Treat everyone with the same level of respect, no matter their position or the stage of your career.
3. Networking and building relationships are crucial for long-term success in the industry, as you may cross paths with the same people repeatedly in different roles.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
Respect everyone. I don't know if it's a lesson that I've learned or just as much of a lesson that I want to share, but don't get caught up in titles or seniority.
Really, just treat everyone with the same level of respect in this industry. I've been in it for 27 years.
I've crossed paths with many people over and over again in different places at different times. I hope that they have always felt that no matter where either of us was in the timeline, the way I responded to them and treated them was the same.
I think that is just really, really important.
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