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Wendy McMahon

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+ A B O U T

I’ve spent my career leading transformation inside iconic media companies - from uniting national and local newsrooms at CBS into a streaming-first operation, to creating new brands and businesses from scratch at Disney. I’ve managed organizations generating billions in revenue, built teams that people want to be part of, and made hard calls when the moment demanded it.

Today, I advise media and technology ventures, speak on leadership under pressure, and write about what this moment demands of the people leading through it.

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Powering the next generation of independent journalists and creators.

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Senior Fellow, USC Annenberg Center for Communication Leadership & Policy

Contributing to the future of media and leadership.

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A newsletter for leaders who know this moment demands their best work now.

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+ S P E A K I N G T O P I C S

Leading Through Disruption

How to drive transformation inside complex organizations with conviction, speed, and without losing the people or the mission along the way.

Decision-Making Under Uncertainty

Why fear is fuel, not a warning sign - and how the best leaders make sharp calls without perfect information.

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AS FEATURED IN

Marie Claire | Medill School of Journalism | Variety | NAB Foundation | The New York Times | People.com | Wall Street Journal

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