The Tim Ferriss Show

#406: Bob Iger — CEO and Chairman of Disney

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Jan 16, 2020
Bob Iger, the visionary CEO of Disney, shares insights from his transformative leadership journey. He dives into the groundbreaking acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, and others that reshaped Disney's landscape. Iger discusses the strategic move to Disney+, emphasizing the need to adapt to new technologies. He also reflects on the balance between corporate structure and creativity, the importance of transparent communication in negotiations, and the pivotal lessons learned over his tenure. His personal anecdotes provide a fascinating glimpse into the magic behind one of the world's most beloved brands.
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ANECDOTE

The Whiteboard Session

  • Bob Iger pitched the "crazy idea" of Disney acquiring Pixar to Steve Jobs.
  • Jobs initially listed numerous cons on a whiteboard, making Iger pessimistic, but Jobs emphasized that a few strong pros can outweigh many cons.
INSIGHT

Culture Over Everything

  • Steve Jobs' whiteboard session revealed his concerns about Disney's culture potentially destroying Pixar's creativity.
  • This highlighted Jobs' prioritization of Pixar's unique culture over other factors.
ANECDOTE

The *Iron Man 2* Call

  • Steve Jobs would call Bob Iger, sometimes just out of boredom, to discuss various topics.
  • One Sunday, Jobs called to declare that Iron Man 2, which he'd seen with his son, "sucked."
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