Ever the trailblazer, Dungey is the first Black executive and first woman to run WBTVG. She brought award-winning hits like “The Pitt” and “The Penguin” to screens and did the unthinkable: secured a fourth season of “Ted Lasso.” Dungey paves the way for others to succeed by celebrating achievements of employees who go the extra mile, offering opportunities to connect with the creatives whose ideas they bring to life and demonstrating what happens when people doing their best work together.
With all the buzz around AI and automation, what’s one “human” skill you think will only grow more valuable? Creativity. Telling great stories is the backbone of our industry and there is no substitution for a unique “human” voice with a one-of-a-kind idea.
What’s a routine or ritual that keeps you grounded? Exercise and getting outdoors. There is no better way to clear your head, think out a problem, or just reset.
What’s your version of a “power move”—whether that’s a power suit, power song, or power mindset? My power mindset is a quote that was drilled into me as a kid by my dad: “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.” It’s part of a longer quotation from Calvin Coolidge that posits that talent, genius, and education aren’t enough and that persistence and determination are the ultimate drivers of achievement.