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By (author) Cuneo, Peter

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Marvel”s turnaround CEO reveals the values and lessons for transforming ordinary leaders into superhuman changemakers who inspire loyalty and empower others.

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Peter Cuneo distills a lifetime of courageous leadership into timeless lessons for a world in flux” Soledad O”Brien

Peter Cuneo, who rescued Marvel Entertainment from near bankruptcy and orchestrated its $4.5 billion Disney sale, knows leadership. In Superhero Leadership he distils decades of turnaround expertise into leadership fundamentals. Drawing from successful transformations at Marvel, Black & Decker, Remington, and Clairol, Cuneo identifies the essential attitudes, philosophies, behaviours and instincts that define transformative leadership.

Through narratives and case studies, he teaches core competencies including company values, culture building, change management, crisis leadership, and self-maintenance – equipping readers to become leaders who inspire loyalty, drive success and unlock their team”s full potential.

Table of contents:
Essential #1: Generate positive energy from minute one! Essential #2: Be human. Be honest. Tell people what you think. Admit your mistakes Essential #3: Communicate consistent messages – Walk the talk Essential #4: Listen even if you know the answer Essential #5: Avoid prejudices and embrace diversity Essential #6: Don”t be self-important, be accessible Essential #7: Learn from past problems, but don”t dwell on them Essential #8: Always (try to) hire world-class people Essential #9: Find a few people who will tell you the truth, even when it hurts Essential #10: Creating a new culture: A leader”s toughest job. The waltz or the tango. Which style is appropriate? Essential #11: Navigating the maze: Balance structure with flexibility Essential #12: Technology can”t dominate communications: Face to face is best Essential #13: Be a cheerleader: Allow others to dream Essential #14: Celebrate success publicly Essential #15: Try to sell your ideas to subordinates. Don”t ram them through Essential #16: Embrace true emotional maturity Essential #17: Eliminate layers of management that exist only to pass data from one level to another Essential #18: Make serious changes all at once-if possible Essential #19: Be ruthless when called for Essential #20: 90 percent of business problems are based on poor leadership Essential #21: Welcome problems: Worry about what you don”t know Essential #22: Never panic, at least not in front of others! Essential #23: Never let ego overwhelm good sense Essential #24: Maintain your energy, mental and physical Essential #25: Remember the details of your failures-forget your successes Essential #26: Don”t embrace the “cult of the CEO”: Don”t write a book about your adventures while you”re on the job Essential #27: Have the courage to act when change is mandatory for survival and success Essential #28: Know when it is time to go Final thoughts: From the bridge to the boardroom

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Superhero Leadership is a masterclass in leading with integrity, clarity, and courage.

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Superhero Leadership reminds us that great leadership begins with self-development and thrives through connection. Peter Cuneo”s insights prove that communication, empathy, and integrity are not soft skills – they”re the foundation of lasting success.

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Superhero Leadership is a masterclass in accessible leadership. Peter Cuneo reminds us that true strength lies not in hierarchy or authority, but in humility– in being open, curious, and willing to listen. His call to lead without self-importance, to be genuinely accessible, feels both timeless and urgently relevant in today”s world.

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