Ike Perlmutter when he was running Marvel brought him a banana from Costco. He really remembers what people bring him to eat. That's part of being a good deal maker is noticing all of those little things and understanding who the person is. It felt very gossipy to me like I kept asking myself. What are the politics of continuing to run a company after you've aired your dirty laundry about all of these people?
Before Bob Iger was the Disney CEO, he was the Disney CEO.
For the latest edition of the Motley Fool Money Book Club, Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, and Ricky Mulvey read Bob Iger’s memoir, “The Ride of a Lifetime.” They discuss:
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The machinations that happen to make acquisitions and win over board rooms
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Key differences between Bob Iger and Steve Jobs
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Why businesses do well when they prioritize creativity
Companies discussed: DIS, AAPL, NFLX
If you’ve read “The Ride of a Lifetime,” share your takeaways and quibbles with the team at podcasts@fool.com or on Twitter @motleyfoolmoney.
Guests: Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks
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