Leadership in Motion: Strategies for Building Purpose-Driven Teams
Bill Kramer’s entire aim as CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is to support creatives by leading his team into the future while preserving and honoring the past. It takes a lot of leadership prowess to do what Bill has achieved. Bill says that starts with finding joy in your work.: “We’re going to have good days; we’re going to have bad days. But if we’re not enjoying the work, if we're not sharing in working towards the mission of the organization, if we don't feel that it's important, then it’s hard to find the joy.” Tune in to hear why a CEO is only as good as their team, how to find opportunities in disruption and change, and what to do to move out of your comfort zone. Bill’s advice will have you stepping up to better leadership in no time.
Take Command: A Leadership Podcast · Joe Hart, Bill Kramer
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Show Notes
About the Guest:
Meet Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Bill carries a deep appreciation for art, but despite his mother being an artist, he didn’t see it as a viable career path. So, he earned a BA in actuarial sciences and went to work supporting creatives behind the scenes.
After stints at Columbia University and the Sundance Institute, he joined the Academy and has helped to take it to new heights ever since, starting with coordinating the building of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Bill knows a lot about leadership and how to inspire a team with a greater purpose. Listen in to hear more about Bill’s journey to being a leader.
What You Will Learn:
- How to balance the competing needs and desires of employees and clients
- Why “everyone's role should feel purpose-driven and connected to a greater vision”
- How to enter with humility, especially when there are more aspects of the job to learn
- Why you have to be intentional about nurturing yourself outside the office
Bill drops some major knowledge in this episode—so it’s not to be missed. You’ll discover more about the Academy and its mission, see how Bill is helping fulfill that mission by being a good leader, and absorb new leadership tips for your own work. Press play and be ready to be transported into a masterclass of leadership.
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