What really happens when leaders stop playing it safe—and start trusting their people?
In this live Los Angeles episode, Jim Fielding is joined by former direct reports Launi King, Elizabeth Litten Miller, and Erin Morris to unpack the real story behind building a high-performing team during a period of massive change at 20th Century Fox. From career pivots and creative freedom to empathy-driven leadership, they share what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons that still shape how they lead today.
Together, they explore what it takes to create psychologically safe teams, earn trust in uncertain times, and lead humans—not just org charts.
Key themes include:
If you’re a leader—or aspiring to be one—this conversation is a powerful reminder that how you lead matters just as much as what you build.