The Ride of a Lifetime is a candid memoir by Robert Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company for over fifteen years, during which he transformed the beloved media company into a global brand. Facing intense competition and ever-changing technology, Iger embraced quality, technology, and a global vision, turning Disney into the largest, most admired media company in the world. In this book, Iger shares the lessons he learned while leading Disney, exploring the principles necessary for true leadership, including optimism, courage, decisiveness, and fairness. The Ride of a Lifetime is not just for aspiring CEOs but is for anyone looking to feel less fearful and more confident in their professional and personal lives.
Disney is a beloved brand with loyal fans worldwide, but few people know the true story behind the brand's transformation in the last fifteen years. The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger offers unprecedented insight into the leadership style and values that drove the company's success. Iger shares his vision and ideas, including his commitment to quality, his embrace of technology, and his global approach, which turned Disney into the largest, most admired media company in the world. Along the way, he provides valuable lessons for true leadership, including optimism, courage, decisiveness, and fairness. Whether you are an aspiring CEO, a Disney fan, or just someone wanting to feel more confident in your professional and personal life, The Ride of a Lifetime is a must-read.
In this #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, Robert Iger, the executive chairman of Disney and Time's 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the lessons he learned during his fifteen years as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Facing intense competition, global expansion, and rapid technological change, Iger embraced a vision of quality, technology, and globalism that turned Disney into the largest and most admired media company in the world. In The Ride of a Lifetime, Iger explores the principles necessary for true leadership, including optimism, courage, decisiveness, and fairness, offering valuable lessons for anyone seeking to navigate their professional and personal life with confidence. Whether you are a Disney fan, aspiring CEO, or just looking for inspiration, The Ride of a Lifetime is a powerful memoir that will change the way you think about leadership and success.