Effective leadership involves both leading and supporting the team. John Partilla joins David outside the boardroom to explore what this actually involves.

John is a seasoned executive with a deep background in the media and advertising sectors. As the CEO of Screen Vision Media, he has demonstrated strong leadership and strategic vision, particularly highlighted by his steering of the company through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 30 years of experience, Partilla has built his career across various high-profile positions, including roles at Young & Rubicam, Time Warner, Clear Channel (now iHeartMedia), and Dentsu.

The three main takeaways you’ll get from this conversation are:

· Leadership Adaptability: John Partilla highlights the importance of adapting leadership styles to both lead and support teams effectively, demonstrating how flexibility in leadership is crucial during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

· Significance of Talent: Throughout his career and especially in his role at Screen Vision Media, Partilla underscores talent as the fundamental driver of success, advocating for investment in talent development and management as key to sustaining business growth.

· Navigational Skills in Crisis: The episode delves into how decisive action and strong partnership with private equity helped Screen Vision Media navigate through the economic turmoil caused by the pandemic, illustrating the critical need for quick decision-making and strategic agility in leadership.