You don't make a movie by yourself; you certainly don't make a TV show by yourself. You invest people in their work. You make people feel comfortable in their jobs; you keep people talking.
Vince GilliganRead
A big part of the job of being a showrunner is, in my way of thinking, being a good communicator because there's really no other way to have hope for getting what you want, at the end of the day.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Effective communication is crucial for a showrunner to achieve their goals.
This quote by Vince Gilligan highlights the importance of communication in leadership roles, particularly in the context of being a showrunner. It suggests that good communication fosters hope and clarity, which are essential for realizing one's objectives in a collaborative environment like television production.
Themes
CommunicationLeadershipShowrunnerCollaborationGoals
In practice
Example use cases
A mentor addressing a group of aspiring showrunners during a workshop.
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