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#406: Bob Iger — CEO and Chairman of Disney

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Jan 16, 2020

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Bob Iger

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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From Unpromotable to CEO

Iger's first boss at ABC deemed him "unpromotable," giving him two weeks to find a new job.
Luckily, a chance encounter with Roone Arledge's team during a Frank Sinatra concert led to a job at ABC Sports, launching his career.

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ADVICE

Exercise as a Savior

Exercise for health, vanity, and sanity.
Use it as time for quiet reflection and to rejuvenate during stressful periods.

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The Iger Workout

Iger's daily exercise routine involves 45 minutes on a VersaClimber, followed by stretching and ball work.
He often listens to music while exercising and has the television on mute, tuned to news or ESPN.

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As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, Robert A. Iger (@RobertIger) is the steward of one of the world's largest media companies and some of the most respected and beloved brands around the globe. Since becoming CEO in 2005, Iger has built on Disney's rich history of storytelling and innovation with the acquisitions of Pixar (2006), Marvel (2009), Lucasfilm (2012) and 21st Century Fox (2019), and the landmark opening of Disney's first theme park and resort in Mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort in 2016.

Always one to embrace new technology, Iger has created an ambitious direct-to-consumer strategy that leverages Disney's unparalleled creative content across new platforms, including the new Disney+ streaming service, ESPN+, Hulu, and Hotstar.

Iger serves on the boards of the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum and Bloomberg Philanthropies. He is a graduate of Ithaca College.

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