# American Television Executive Jeff Zucker Speaks to MBA Students at Leadership Luncheon Series

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.”

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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

This year, he’s reuniting with former “Today Show” host Katie Couric to produce her daytime talk show for Disney-ABC Domestic Television.

Business and Policy Leader Events

— 4/2/2012

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.

![](/sites/default/files/styles/480w/public/assets/images/con_036264.jpg?itok=AuW5_ly7)###  Read more about past Leadership Luncheon Series events:

- [David Rock, co-founder and director, NeuroLeadership Institute](/node/7951)
- [Stephen Sadove, chairman and CEO, Saks](/node/6297)
- [Sharon Allen, former chairman, Deloitte](/node/6027)
- [Jeff Zucker, former president and CEO, NBC Universal](/node/5503)
- [Tony Alvarez, co-founder, Alvarez & Marsal LLC](/node/4886)
- [Bill Drayton, founder and CEO, Ashoka](/node/4876)
- [Mike Indursky (MBA ’90), president, Bliss World Holdings Inc.](/node/45749)
- [Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO, Women’s World Banking](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/events/mary-ellen-iskenderian-2011)
- [Larry Silverstein (ARTS ’52), president and CEO, Silverstein Properties](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/silverstein-secrets-success)