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Join Vic and Mike as they invite special guest, Michael Lee Gavlak to the studio. Michael, is an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood producer. In 2017, he encountered the story of Talaat's assassination and the consequential landmark court case, a tale that surprisingly was new to him. Puzzled by his unfamiliarity with this significant event, and driven by a desire to uncover more, Michael embarked on a journey that led him to an important figure: Zaven, the 88-year-old son of Soghomon Tehlirian. In a remarkable twist of fate, Michael was granted the exclusive rights to Soghomon's life story, but with a crucial mandate: "Tell the truth." Join us as we delve into this fascinating journey with Michael Lee Gavlak.

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Phil Cooke talks about his background in film, writing books, helping the church, and shares leadership insight he has gained over the years.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Phil talks about the importance of saying no to achieve his goals.
2. He shares how maximizing his productive hours helped him further his career.
3. He talks about how deadlines are imperative to him and other creative people.
4. Phil gives advice to production company owners to grow their businesses.
5. He discusses his biggest pet peeve in leadership.

About Phil: Phil Cooke works at the intersection of faith, media, and culture, and he’s pretty rare – a working producer in Hollywood with a Ph.D. in Theology. His client list includes studios and networks like Walt Disney, Dreamworks, and USA Network, as well as major Christian organizations from Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, The Museum of the Bible, The Salvation Army, The YouVersion Bible app, and many more. He’s an author, public speaker and sits on the Board for multiple film and nonprofit organizations. 

Quotes From the Episode:

“Start with what you’re good at.”

“Everybody can be more creative in their life.”

“If you don’t say no occasionally, then your ‘yes’ means nothing.”

“Leading from the middle is a real art form.”

“Value those harsh critics. Value people that are brutally honest.”

Guest Resources Mentioned:

Museum of the Bible

Things App

Idea on a Deadline  Phil Cooke

Connect with Phil:
Phil’s Website | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Podcast