Press Start Leadership Podcast
Welcome to the Press Start Leadership Podcast, your ultimate guide to unlocking your leadership potential in the dynamic world of the video game industry. Join me, Christopher Mifsud, a seasoned industry professional with two decades of experience leading and nurturing teams for renowned digital creative companies worldwide.
This podcast is your secret weapon in an industry that often promotes talented individuals without providing the necessary leadership training. Drawing from my personal experiences and dedicated investment in top-tier coaches and programs, I've successfully bridged the gap in leadership development. I'm excited to share these invaluable insights with a broader audience, empowering you in the video game industry.
Whether you're a video game industry pro or aspiring to lead a creative product and development team, this show is designed to help you maximize your team's potential and embrace your role as a visionary leader. Together, we'll explore proven strategies, industry trends, and personal anecdotes that will give you the competitive edge you need.
Are you ready to level up your leadership skills and excel in the vibrant world of video game development? Join us on the Press Start Leadership Podcast and let's begin this transformative journey. Just Press Start!
Episodes
192 episodes
From Code to Command: The Developer-to-Studio Head Journey
Ready to level up from developer to studio head? The path demands more than just technical expertise—it requires a complete transformation in how you think, lead, and envision the future of game creation.This deep dive explores the lead...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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11:19
Level Up Your Research: Because Guessing Is For Noobs
What separates successful game studios from those that struggle? The answer often lies in research methodology. Whether you're leading a small indie team or scaling a AAA studio, your ability to gather, analyze, and implement data-driven insigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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11:05
Game Over for Burnout: Leveling Up Your Studio's Wellness Strategy
Burnout has become the silent productivity killer in game development studios worldwide. When creative professionals constantly push boundaries while facing tight deadlines, technical challenges, and market pressures, their mental and physical ...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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11:06
Are You Listening? Unlocking the True Power of Feedback in Leadership
Feedback can be a double-edged sword in the fast-paced environment of game development, but mastering its use is crucial for success. Often, the distinction between valuable insights and unhelpful criticism can determine whether your project fl...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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11:38
Turning Mistakes into Innovation: Cultivating a Creative Game Development Culture
What if the key to unlocking innovation in the video game industry lies in embracing mistakes? Imagine transforming setbacks into stepping stones for success. In this episode, we're turning the spotlight on how leaders can harness the transform...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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10:52
Mastering Trend Analysis and Strategic Integration in Game Development
Unlock the secrets to staying ahead in the ever-evolving video game industry by mastering strategic trend analysis. We'll guide you through the transformative power of predictive analytics and trend insights, revealing how they can drive innova...
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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10:29
Leading Indie Game Studios to Success in 2025: Actionable Strategies and Insights
Unlock the secrets to leading indie game studios toward prosperity in 2025 with our latest episode! We promise you'll learn how to transform your studio from merely surviving to truly thriving through actionable strategies. As the video game in...
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Season 1
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Episode 185
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11:09
Strategic Planning for Thriving Indie Game Studios
Unlock the blueprint to indie game studio success with our latest episode, packed with insights that promise to revolutionize your strategic planning process. Have you ever wondered how some indie studios manage to not only survive but thrive i...
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Season 1
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Episode 184
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12:12
Name Your Year: Transform New Year's Resolutions with Intentional Growth
Transform your approach to New Year's resolutions with a unique ritual that could redefine your 2025. Discover how naming your year can set the tone for personal growth, mindfulness, and intentional change. Join me, Christopher Mifsud, on this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 183
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5:34
Level Up Your Leadership: Transforming Business with Tabletop RPG Techniques
What if the secret to transforming your leadership style lies in the world of tabletop role-playing games? Join us on the Press Start Leadership Podcast as we explore how the strategies in games like Dungeons & Dragons can revolutionize the...
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Season 1
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Episode 182
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10:36
Empowering Everyone: The Power of Informal Leadership in Your Organization
Unlock the secrets of informal leadership and discover how it can transform your organization from the inside out. Have you ever wondered how leadership could thrive beyond titles and traditional hierarchies? Tune in to this week's episode of t...
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Season 1
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Episode 181
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9:08
Maximizing Team Productivity in Video Game Development: Proven Strategies and Advanced Techniques
Unlock the secrets to maximizing team productivity in the high-stakes world of video game development with this episode of the Press Start Leadership Podcast. Ever wondered how top leaders consistently deliver high-quality projects on time and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 180
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8:43
Best of 2024: Legal Insights, Survival Strategies, and Leadership Tips
The five best episodes of 2024. Unlock the secrets to safeguarding your creative assets and building a thriving indie game business with our latest episode on navigating the legal waters of game development. We promise you'll gain invaluable in...
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Season 1
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Episode 179
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44:15
Unlocking Innovation: Leadership Strategies for Success in the Video Game Industry
What if fostering a culture of innovation could be the secret ingredient to creating groundbreaking games? Join us as we unravel the dynamic world of leadership in video game development, where understanding your team's unique needs and aspirat...
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Season 1
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Episode 178
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11:07
Mastering Leadership and Prioritization in Game Development
Ever felt like you're juggling flaming swords while blindfolded? That's what prioritization in game development can feel like! In this episode of the Press Start Leadership Podcast, hosted by Christopher Mifsud, we promise you'll learn how to w...
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Season 1
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Episode 177
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8:26
Unlocking Adaptive Leadership: Thriving in the Video Game Industry
What if you could lead your video game development team to consistently turn challenges into groundbreaking opportunities? Join legendary host Christopher Mifsud on the Press Start Leadership Podcast as he promises to unlock the secrets of adap...
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Season 1
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Episode 176
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9:07
Guiding Teams Through Organizational Change in the Video Game Industry
Unlock the secrets to mastering organizational change in the ever-evolving world of video game development. What if you could transform every challenge into an opportunity for innovation and growth? On this episode of the Press Start Leadership...
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Season 1
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Episode 175
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9:44
Mastering the Art of Game Industry Negotiations
Unlock the secrets to negotiating win-win solutions in the dynamic world of video game production. Discover how thorough preparation, relationship building, and effective communication can transform your negotiation skills and lead to mutually ...
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Season 1
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Episode 174
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9:14
Balancing Act: Revolutionizing Work-Life Harmony and Mental Health in the Gaming Industry
Can achieving a sustainable work-life balance transform the gaming industry? We make a compelling case for how this balance is not just beneficial but essential for both individual well-being and business success. Immerse yourself in the world ...
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Season 1
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Episode 173
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9:07
Navigating Multiple Roles as an Indie Game Entrepreneur
What if mastering the intricate art of outsourcing could catapult your indie game business to new heights? This episode of the Press Start Leadership Podcast offers a comprehensive guide for indie game developers who find themselves wearing too...
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Season 1
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Episode 172
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10:32
Choosing the Right Project Management Approach: Agile vs. Waterfall in Game Development
Unlock the secrets to mastering project management in game development as we explore whether Agile or Waterfall is the best fit for your team. We promise this episode will give you the tools needed to boost team efficiency and elevate game qual...
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Season 1
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Episode 171
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9:19
Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Game Development
Unlock the secrets to harmoniously blending tradition with innovation in the ever-evolving realm of game development. What if you could stay ahead of the curve while keeping your development process stable and efficient? Join me, Christopher Mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 170
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8:39
10 Strategies for Transformational Leadership in Video Game Development
Unlock the secrets to becoming a transformational leader in the fast-paced world of video game development. Ever wondered how the industry's top leaders maintain project momentum while fostering innovation and preventing burnout? Join Christoph...
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Season 1
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Episode 169
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8:01
Transforming Game Production: Harnessing Mindfulness for Creative and Efficient Teams
Unlock the secrets to transforming your game production team into a powerhouse of creativity and efficiency with mindfulness as your guiding light. Ever wondered how to cut through the chaos of video game development and make decisions with cla...
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Season 1
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Episode 168
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9:04
Building a Leadership Pipeline: Nurturing Future Leaders in Your Game Studio
Unlock the secrets to building a powerful leadership pipeline within your game studio with us. Could your studio's next top leader be the intern at the desk across from you? Discover how to identify and nurture potential leaders from within you...
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Season 1
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Episode 167
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10:39
