Bob Iger talks a lot about this balance between being fair and motivating people to do better while still being the common man, which he fails at. There are worthwhile management work lessons in this book as much as I will pick it apart in a little bit. One of the most interesting like threads throughout this was Bob Iger's focus on creativity across his various roles at the company.
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
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Guests: Deidre Woollard, Mary Long, Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks
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