The release date for the English version of 'The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company' by
Robert Iger is Sep 2019. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
A lofty goal clarified The CEO of The Walt Disney Company inspires those who work in the magic-making industry by sharing the principles and concepts that have helped him reimagine one of the most cherished businesses in the world.
Robert Iger took over as CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, a challenging period. Intense rivalry, declining morale, and a faster-than-ever pace of technological advancements were all factors. "I knew there was nothing to be gained from arguing over the past," says Iger. "The only thing that mattered was the future, and I believed I had a clear idea of the direction Disney needed to go." It boiled down to three distinct concepts: 1) Produce the best material Disney is capable of producing. 2) Accept and integrate technology rather than resisting it. And 3) Expand your thinking, think globally, and strengthen Disney's brand in other regions.
After twelve years, Disney is the biggest and most reputable media corporation in the world, owning 21st Century Fox, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Iger is regarded as one of the most creative and successful CEOs of our time, and the company is now worth over five times what it was when he took control.
He is now imparting the skills he acquired from managing Disney and overseeing its 200,000 workers, including how to excite your workforce, take calculated risks in the midst of historical upheaval, lead with equity, and effectively communicate your values. This book tells the story of Iger's forty-five years of unwavering interest, which began on the day he began working as an ABC studio supervisor. A decency-over-dollars philosophy that has been the cornerstone of every initiative and collaboration Iger pursues, from a close connection with Steve Jobs in his latter years to a steadfast adoration of the expanding Star Wars concept, is also at play.
"Over the past fourteen years, I think I've learned so much about what real leadership is," says Iger. But until I experienced all of this, I was unable to put it into words. One of the most important lessons in this book is that you cannot fake it."
Librarian Note: This copy, with the ISBN 9780399592096, is an advance reader copy. The final published copy may be accessed here, and that ISBN has been relocated there.