Episode 01: Intro

In today’s premiere episode, Peter Cuneo, the host of Superhero Leadership, shares his motivation for starting the podcast and his concerns about the decline in quality leaders. He introduces his 32 Essentials for Leadership. He discusses the challenges of learning leadership in today's digital age and the impact of COVID-19 on leadership development. Peter also reflects on his own experiences in the military and at Marvel Entertainment, highlighting the importance of admitting mistakes and changing the culture of an organization. Some of the key topics he will discuss are:

1. Learning leadership instincts is difficult in the digital age of impersonal interactions.

2. The decline in quality leaders is a global concern.

3. COVID-19 has further hindered leadership development, especially for young people.

4. Overcoming challenges and learning from mistakes are essential qualities of effective leaders.

5. Changing the culture of an organization is a difficult but necessary task for successful turnarounds.