About this episode
Barry Katz interviews television executive Paul Telegdy about leadership and decision-making in the entertainment industry.
In this Industry Standard episode, Barry Katz sits down with legendary television executive Paul Telegdy for a rare, inside look at leadership, legacy, and decision-making at the highest levels of entertainment. Paul reflects on stepping into major roles at NBC, what it means to inherit massive franchises like America’s Got Talent, and why leadership is less about control and more about stewardship. From calling icons like Steven Spielberg and Jay Leno on day one to protecting the creative flame for hundreds of employees, this conversation offers hard-earned wisdom on managing power, responsibility, and creative culture in a constantly shifting industry. Blueprint for Success https://barrykatz.com/blueprint Are you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience! Barry Katz Entertainment https://barrykatz.com Connect with Barry https://instagram.com/barrykatz https://facebook.com/BarryKatzOfficialPage https://tiktok.com/@barry_katz…
People in this episode
Host: Barry Katz
Guest: Paul Telegdy
Topics covered
- leadership
- entertainment industry
- decision-making
- creative culture
- television executive
- legacy
Keywords
- leadership
- Paul Telegdy
- NBC
- America’s Got Talent
- entertainment
- creative culture
- television
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NBC
Books & works: America’s Got Talent
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