The Ride of a Lifetime
Robert Iger shares the lessons he's learned while running Disney and leading its 200,000 employees, and he explores the principles that are necessary for true leadership. Iger became CEO of the Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. His vision for the future came down to three ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters; Embrace technology instead of fighting it; and Think bigger-- think globally. Here he shares the lessons he's learned while running Disney, and explores
ISBN: 9781473543751
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Brian Chesky
Business & Entrepreneurship"Bob's book is great and he's an excellent CEO."
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Karlie Kloss
Entertainment"I really admire Bob Iger and his opinions."
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Bill Gates
Business & Entrepreneurship"A short, readable book with smart insights, and along the way he crosses paths with some colorful characters."
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Brené Brown
Science & Research"Leadership gold—you won’t forget the stories or the lessons."
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Tim Ferriss
Media & Journalism"The negotiation stories with Steve Jobs alone make this book worth the read."
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Alexis Ohanian
Business & Entrepreneurship"One of the best leadership books I've read."
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Jason Calacanis
Business & Entrepreneurship"We recently read The Ride of a Lifetime in the 'This Week in Startups' book club."
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Michael Bloomberg
Politics & Government"A testament to the idea that in America, if you work hard and pursue a dream, you really can achieve it."
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Media & Journalism"[Details] the evolution of the modern-American media conglomerate."
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