Buchanan notes that his success as a leader and preparation for the many career changes was linked to four key lessons:<\/p>\n
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- Hire well and surround yourself with a talented team;<\/li>\n
- Listen to your team;<\/li>\n
- Set your strategy, but be willing to pivot; and<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t ignore signals that it is time to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Nashville<\/em> illustrated each of these lessons. Early in the series, Buchanan could be spotted as an extra in the audience at the Ryman auditorium, surrounded by the amazing team he assembled. Successfully launching with ABC, he listened to his team as the series navigated its first four seasons. When it came time to change networks, Buchanan helped the team pivot to a new partnership with CMT, yielding two more celebrated seasons with many plot shifts. And, when the time became clear, he was ready to end the series.
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<\/a><\/p>\nTune into CMT on July 26th<\/a> to watch the final episode and see how the series comes full circle, with the cast together at Buchanan\u2019s beloved Ryman Auditorium.<\/p>\n
For more of Steve Buchanan\u2019s career in entertainment, the renovation of the Ryman Auditorium, and the Nashville TV series, watch our interview.<\/a><\/p>\n
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Leadership Notes<\/strong> is a blog and video series on leadership.\u00a0 Through interviews with leaders from both the private and public sector, Johnson examines key leadership issues like empowerment, team development, and cultural dexterity.\u00a0 The blog also addresses topics such as learning from failure, the importance of friendship, and the role leaders play in developing organizational culture.<\/p>\n