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American Television Executive Jeff Zucker Speaks to MBA Students at Leadership Luncheon Series
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Jeff Zucker, former president and CEO of NBC Universal, spoke to a group of MBA students through NYU Stern’s Leadership Luncheon Series, coordinated by the School’s Leadership Development Team.
Chronicling his 25-year tenure at NBC, Zucker described several chapters of his career including his time as a researcher for NBC’s coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympics and his work as a producer for NBC’s “Today Show.”
Looking back at several of his proudest and most difficult moments as head of NBC Universal’s vast broadcast and cable properties, he shared a few lessons learned:
Looking back at several of his proudest and most difficult moments as head of NBC Universal’s vast broadcast and cable properties, he shared a few lessons learned:
- Assume responsibility when something goes wrong, and move on
- Be willing to take chances
- When current business models aren’t working, try new ones