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What a Mechanical Shark Can Teach Us About Leadership and Innovation

Leading Blog

But this wasn’t the film itself. It was a documentary on the making of the movie, all about the lengths that then 27-year-old wunderkind Steven Spielberg and his crew went to in creating a film that would define the summer blockbuster. The scene is famous for the way it terrified audiences without ever showing the titular shark.

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Unveiling the Knock at the Cabin Showtimes

Talent Anarchy 1

Midnight Showings Midnight screenings of highly anticipated movies have become a tradition in the film industry. Theaters often offer discounted ticket prices for matinees, making it a budget-friendly choice. The film promises to be a heart-pounding thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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Here’s a Leadership Hack for 2017: Start finding ways to Invert Control

Great Leadership By Dan

Here’s an example from my place of work; the film set. Specifically because we spend so much money to shoot a film—on average roughly $20K an hour for a studio feature—we have highly segmented jobs and assign very discrete tasks. That gives us maximum control and better outcomes. For more info please visit tomreillyauthor.com.

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Rendezvous with Emotion: And its Vital Role in Decision Making

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Making short films is a hobby — and I’ve used it effectively over the years. The watershed moment was the stringent budget cuts that were self-imposed by my CEO after the tragedy of 9/11 that caused worldwide disruptions and. Emotion has a vital role in decision making, which is best described through my own experiences.

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Peter Berg: Become The Best Version Of Yourself

N2Growth Blog

Working in a demanding career – be it film-making, engineering or finance – requires great concentration of time as well as energy. That person will find a way to do the job because that individual knows how to budget her time and energy toward what is important. As he notes, it enables him to do his work as well as be a better person.

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NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Fired Over Sexual Harassment Allegations: What Comes Next?

HR Digest

The decision-making power in these areas will now shift to Cavanagh, who has long been involved in the budgets and strategies of NBCUniversal. The Fallout from Jeff Shell’s Firing The change in leadership at NBCUniversal also raises concerns about the future of Hulu and Peacock, both of which were long overseen by Jeff Shell.

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Advice for Setting Up Your Home or Mobile Video Studio

Strategy Driven

Not too long ago, producing and broadcasting videos could only be done from a professional film or television studio and required a lot of expensive, specialized equipment. When purchasing your initial equipment, if any, your budget is a huge factor in determining what you need now and what you can get later.

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