#236: Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO; President and Managing Partner of WME Group – Set clear expectations
04/24/25 • 60 min
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If your team isn’t delivering, it might not be a lack of effort or strategy. It might be a lack of clarity.
In this episode, David sits down with media and entertainment legend Mark Shapiro. He’s the President and COO of TKO and the President and Managing Partner of WME Group, and prior to that helped lead ESPN and Six Flags.
He shares how clear expectations and feedback are key to creating momentum and results.
It’s a great mix of stories and insights that will have you both laughing and strategizing!
You’ll also learn:
- The first thing to do in a new leadership role
- One huge factor to consider in making in-person/remote work decisions
- What you need to do to win over skeptics
- How to set clear expectations and hold your team to them
Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:
The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
If your team isn’t delivering, it might not be a lack of effort or strategy. It might be a lack of clarity.
In this episode, David sits down with media and entertainment legend Mark Shapiro. He’s the President and COO of TKO and the President and Managing Partner of WME Group, and prior to that helped lead ESPN and Six Flags.
He shares how clear expectations and feedback are key to creating momentum and results.
It’s a great mix of stories and insights that will have you both laughing and strategizing!
You’ll also learn:
- The first thing to do in a new leadership role
- One huge factor to consider in making in-person/remote work decisions
- What you need to do to win over skeptics
- How to set clear expectations and hold your team to them
Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:
The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
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3 More Questions (Mark Shapiro) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
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- As a leader, how do you handle a situation where you didn’t have anything to do with a mistake?
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