Although he's best known as Nintendo's iconic President of the Americas-immortalized for opening Nintendo's 2004 E3 presentation with, “My name is Reggie, I'm about kicking ass, I'm about taking names, and we're about making games”-Reggie Fils-Aime's story is the ultimate gameplan for anyone looking to beat the odds and achieve success.
Learn from Reggie how to leverage disruptive thinking to pinpoint the life choices that will make you truly happy, conquer negative perceptions from those who underestimate or outright dismiss you, and master the grit, perseverance, and resilience it takes to dominate in the business world and to reach your professional dreams.
As close to sitting one-on-one with the gaming legend as it gets, you will learn:
- About the challenges Reggie faced throughout his life and career-from his humble childhood as the son of Haitian immigrants, to becoming one of the most powerful names in the history of the gaming industry.
- What it takes to reach the top of your own industry, including being brave enough to stand up for your ideas, while also being open to alternative paths to success.
- How to create vibrant and believable visions for your team and company.
- How to maintain relentless curiosity and know when to ask questions to shatter the status quo.
About the Author:
Reggie Fils- Aime is an award-winning innovator and disrupter who has helped
bring the
Nintendo DS, the Wii, the Nintendo 3DS, Wii U and the Nintendo Switch to the
global
marketplace. He joined Nintendo of America Inc. in December 2003 as Executive
Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In May 2006, he was promoted to
President and Chief Operating Officer. He was inducted into the International
Videogame Hall of Fame in October 2019 and received the annual Legend Award
from the New York Video Game Critics Circle in January 2020.
