What Type Of Person Thrives In The Entertainment Industry According To A Director Of Finance At Paramount
To thrive in the entertainment industry, and any industry in general, passion for the work is paramount; it "has to be as much fun as it is work". Success also hinges on strong interpersonal skills, including "managing personalities" and the ability to "influence strategic decision makers at the highest level."
Passionate, Self-aware, Personable, Influential, Strategic
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Tim Gardner
Director of Finance
Paramount
University of Scranton 2008
UCLA EMBA Class of 2023
Finance
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Finance
Video Highlights
1. Passion for the business and its products/services is crucial for success.
2. Ability to manage personalities and possess strong self-awareness is essential.
3. Capacity to influence strategic decision-makers at the highest levels is key.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would say that this applies not just to this industry, but to any industry in general. The individuals in these fields are passionate about their business. For them, it has to be as much fun as it is work.
They are passionate about their product and their service, and it shows in the way they interact with others. Another type of person who would thrive in this industry is someone who knows how to manage personalities.
They are self-aware, and you'd be surprised how many people don't necessarily have that skill set and need to develop it. It's about being able to manage the personalities of those they work with.
The last skill that I think is important for someone to thrive in the industry is knowing how to influence strategic decision-makers at the highest level. They have the ability and capacity to influence higher-level individuals within the industry.