But it was such a stressful way to kick things off, and a reminder of how one person’s unwillingness to give a timely response can cause so much unnecessary strain and inefficiency.”, “A few solid pros are more powerful than dozens of cons,” Steve said. Even in the face of difficult choices and less than ideal outcomes, an optimistic leader does not yield to pessimism. I finished reading Robert Iger’s “Ride of A Lifetime: Lessons Learned From 15 Year as CEO of Walt Disney Company” two days ago and I am still blown away by the insights he shared and how much I have learned. The Ride of a Lifetime is leadership gold—you won’t forget the stories or the lessons.”—Brené Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dare to Lead “Nurturing creativity is less a skill than an art—especially at a company where the brand alone is synonymous with creativity. The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. I understand why Bill Gates loves it. To name just a few: I eat way too many pies. It was a powerful quality of his.”, “No one could have handled the stress that Michael was under perfectly, but optimism in a leader, especially in challenging times, is so vital. They trusted in their own instincts. I don't think we could have had a better leader than you to run our most beloved company. The Ride of a Lifetime NPR coverage of The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years As CEO of the Walt Disney Company by Robert Iger. It is completely politically correct, often clichéd. To name just a few: I eat way too many pies. You also say this an autobiography of Robert Iger, Bob, I hope you read this someday. Be in the business of creating possibilities for greatness.”, “If leaders don’t articulate their priorities clearly, then the people around them don’t know what their own priorities should be. This allows him to keep his own hands clean (he repeatedly states he couldn’t be baited by the board into saying a negative thing about Eisner), while simultaneously putting a fairly damning and one-sided anti-Eisner rant in print. Enter Disney. Some wonderful stories packed in with very crisp lessons on running a creative business- it's less gyaan and more storytelling- which makes for a fantastic read. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The. Simply put, people are not motivated or energized by pessimists.”, “True authority and true leadership come from knowing who you are and not pretending to be anything else.”. Any similar books to this one anyone can recommend? In October 2005, I was giving incentive rides in my MK 4 Jet Provost from Friday through Sunday in support of the Celebrate Freedom airshow at Camden Air Field, South Carolina. As Iger himself emphasizes, reaching the top wasn’t always smooth sailing – in fact, Disney’s future was anything but secure when he landed his dream job back in 2005. The fact that the rodeo participants are either African American or Native American is not actually relevant to the story. * New Statesman * —Brené Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dare to Lead. His personal journey chronicling his 45 year rise to the most powerful man in entertainment was also a marvel and came with some valuable insights, lessons and exciting "how will he make this happen" moments. Pessimism leads to paranoia, which leads to defensiveness, which leads to risk aversion. From the outside, you assume that a brand with as much presence and history as Disney has been always at the top of their game, excelling and thriving. The first big lesson that stood out to me was the importance of developing relationships and how Bob Iger, over time, become one of the most respected and trusted CEOs. Besides negotiating takeovers, he also negotiates his compensation packages, but here he is very diplomatic—no details. This is a good quick read/listen and I enjoyed it - if I were to pick at the book, you. Error rating book. Read becuse Bill Gates recommend this book for a bussiness book . Part business lessons, part personal journey, and part the rise of today's dominant entertainment empire, this book is endlessly fascinating and consistently engaging. The story is very true to what happens on the traveling rodeo circuit. The pies I eat do not contain enough fruits or vegetables. The Ride of A Lifetime Lessons Learned From 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company (Book) : Iger, Robert : #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time 's 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his fifteen years as CEO while reinventing one of the world's most beloved … We’d love your help. The leadership components of this life story are enlightening and applicable. List Price: $16.95. Little did I know what ride I was in for. It wasn’t that experience wasn’t important, but they “bet on brains,” as they put it, and trusted that things would work out if they put talented people in positions where they could grow, even if they were in unfamiliar territory.”, “Empathy is a prerequisite to the sound management of creativity, and respect is critical.”, “When hiring, try to surround yourself with people who are good in addition to being good at what they do. I really enjoyed how candid Iger chose to be here. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A genuinely interesting and surprising person. 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