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The Ride of a Lifetime

Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
Book • 2019
In 'The Ride of a Lifetime,' Robert Iger shares his experiences and the lessons he learned during his 15 years as CEO of The Walt Disney Company.

The book covers his early career, his rise to the CEO position, and his strategic decisions that transformed Disney into a global media giant.

Iger discusses key acquisitions like Pixar, Marvel, and 21st Century Fox, and emphasizes the importance of leadership principles such as optimism, courage, decisiveness, fairness, and integrity.

He also reflects on his relationships with influential figures like Steve Jobs and George Lucas, and how emotional intelligence played a crucial role in his business dealings.

The book provides insights into Iger's vision for Disney, which included a focus on high-quality branded content, embracing technology, and expanding globally.

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Patrick Bet-David
as a book detailing Bob Iger's career at Disney.
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Chris Voss
as an example of a negotiation where the parties successfully addressed barriers to agreement.
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to new team members as a guide to leadership.
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Ben Weiss
as a great firsthand account of Bob Iger's experience as CEO, detailing acquisitions and their execution.
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as an example of a book that uses a compelling story to engage the reader.
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as a great read, especially for those interested in deal-making and leadership.
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Deepali Vyas
in a story about her son reading his book.
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as an example of a successful business book that combines advice with interesting personal stories.
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as a book read before "Disney War".
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David Rosenthal
as a fantastic book about Bob Iger's leadership at Disney.
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Bob Iger
in the podcast as a book where he shares many of the ideas and values he embraced during his 15 years as CEO of Disney.
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Jake Humphrey
as a book that talks about working at the bottom of a business and learning about people along the way, and how you can be a good person and be successful.
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as a book about Bob Iger's leadership at Disney.
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Jim Mullane
for its insights into the work ethic and resilience of successful business leaders.
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