How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#158: Mike White, Former Chairman and CEO of DirecTV — Resilience in a changing world


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Today’s guest is Mike White, who served as the Chairman and CEO of DirecTV from 2010 until his retirement in 2015.


As you might recall, that’s exactly when streaming services really took off. People were cutting the cord on traditional TV left and right and the whole media landscape got turned upside down. 


So what does it take to be a great leader when the world is changing right before your eyes? 


It takes resilience—and a lot of it! And if you’ve ever wanted to really see what resilience looks like in action, then you’re going to love this conversation. 


Mike doesn’t lose his stride when things get tough. He knows how to see around corners and anticipate what’s coming. And most importantly, he knows how to keep people going when things feel uncertain.


The truth is, the world is ALWAYS changing, and this conversation will help you tap into the power of resilience in a changing world. 


You’ll also learn:

  • What it’s like to be a CEO on the TV show Undercover Boss
  • Three big-picture market trends that every leader needs to understand
  • The most common blind spot in business (and how to account for it)
  • How to leverage the advantages of being an underdog to a major competitor
  • Three negotiation tricks—including one weird one you’ve probably never heard
  • The #1 factor that derails leaders 

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