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Superhero Leadership with Peter Cuneo

Peter Cuneo

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29 episodes

Leading the Turnaround Life
02/2/2026 | 17 mins.
In the concluding episode of The Marvel Mindset, former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo distills the core leadership lessons that shaped his career and drove Marvel’s historic turnaround. Speaking directly to aspiring leaders, he explores the realities of high-stakes corporate transformation, the personal and professional risks involved, and the question of whether turnaround work is suited for everyone. Cuneo underscores the leader’s responsibility to build healthy cultures, restore confidence, and communicate effectively—whether inspiring a crowd or steadying a discouraged organization. Drawing on his “28 Essentials for Superhero Leadership,” he offers a practical framework for evaluating one’s own leadership approach and navigating real-world challenges with clarity, discipline, and purpose.

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The Strategic Logic Behind Disney’s Marvel Buy
26/1/2026 | 13 mins.
Episode 9 of Marvel Mindset takes listeners inside one of the most consequential entertainment deals in history: Disney’s $4.5 billion acquisition of Marvel. Peter Cuneo breaks down how Marvel’s revival, led in part by the success of Marvel Studios, positioned the company for a premium sale and strategic alignment with Disney. He explains the negotiations, the business logic behind the deal, and how both companies shared a “Wagon Wheel” approach to monetizing intellectual property across multiple platforms. The discussion offers a rare insider’s look at turnaround strategy, value creation, and the long-game thinking that reshaped the global entertainment landscape.

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Marvel Mindset, Episode 8 — Cautious Innovation in the Internet Era
19/1/2026 | 17 mins.
Former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo breaks down how Marvel approached the emerging Internet landscape while rebuilding from bankruptcy. From avoiding direct online sales to protect major retail partners, to encouraging fan-run sites as organic marketing, Cuneo reveals the strategic balance between innovation and discipline. He also highlights Isaac Perlmutter’s pivotal personal risk in restructuring Marvel’s debt, clearing the way for growth and a stronger board.

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Marvel Mindset - Ep 7: The Fountain of Youth: How Comics, Games, and Toys Rebuilt Marvel
12/1/2026 | 16 mins.
In this episode of Marvel Mindset, former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo breaks down the strategic reinvention of Marvel’s comic book publishing business—the “fountain of youth” that fueled new characters and franchises after bankruptcy. He reveals how smarter talent choices, reimagined storytelling, and expanded distribution rebuilt Marvel from the ground up, and how bold moves into video games and toys—through licensing, partnerships, and family-friendly positioning—set the stage for Marvel’s long-term growth into a global entertainment powerhouse.

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Episode 6 - Cash, Control, And The Comeback
05/1/2026 | 6 mins.
In this episode of The Marvel Mindset, former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo breaks down what truly defines a successful business turnaround,
revealing why nine out of ten fail and what separates the rare wins from the rest. Drawing from his own experience across multiple recoveries, Peter explains why sustained growth in revenue, sales, and—above all—cash flow over three consecutive years is his ultimate benchmark, and how disciplined cost control combined with breakthrough advertising can drive growth even in the most challenging situations.

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About Superhero Leadership with Peter Cuneo

Superhero Leadership is the podcast that explores outstanding leadership through the lens of some of the most successful "superhero leaders" in business, sports, politics, the military, and public service. This podcast is for anyone who aspires to great leadership. Host Peter Cuneo has experienced superhero leadership throughout his life and career, from serving as a naval officer in the Vietnam War to being the CEO of Marvel Entertainment. Peter has completed seven business turnarounds in consumer products, media, and entertainment, and served on the boards of many public and private enterprises, often as chairman. Drawing from his list of what he considers 32 essential qualities for great leaders, in each episode Peter and his guest will offer actionable takeaways you can immediately implement into your own life and career transforming you into a superhero leader.

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