Strauss Zelnick: Begin With the End in Mind | E07

Randall Kaplan is joined by Strauss Zelnick to discuss his role as an executive leader in the world of entertainment and media. They discuss what to prioritize when starting a new career, sacrificing security to pursue your dreams, the value of work ethic and grit in the marketplace, and much more.Topics Include:Why your salary shouldn’t be your top priority when starting a new career. The detriments of modern helicopter parenting. Cultivating the skill of deep listening. The significance of earning money early in life. Why Strauss chose to pursue a business degree when breaking into the world of entertainment. Gracing the cover of Men’s Health Magazine at age 61. Prioritizing healthspan. Using fitness to build relationships. And other topics...Strauss Zelnick is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He is the former VP of Colombia Pictures, one of the largest film production companies in the world, and the former chairman of media conglomerate CBS Corporation. Strauss is the founder, chief executive officer (CEO), and managing partner at ZMC (ZelnickMedia Corporation), a private equity firm managing roughly $775 million. Strauss is also the Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive, a video game holding company based in New York City.About Randall Kaplan: Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and host of In Search of Excellence. Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, he helps founders, executives, business owners, and ambitious professionals improve strategy, communication, decision-making, and execution.Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn | X