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About the book
Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. Competition was more intense than ever and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company’s history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger—think global—and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets.
Fourteen years later, Disney is the largest, most respected media company in the world, counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox among its properties. Its value is nearly five times what it was when Iger took over, and he is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our era.
In 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.
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What readers say about ‘The Ride of a Lifetime’
Michael Bloomberg on The Ride of a Lifetime
“"A testament to the idea that in America, if you work hard and pursue a dream, you really can achieve it."”
Karlie Kloss on The Ride of a Lifetime
“Karlie Kloss said this book really inspired her to become a better boss.”
Jason Calacanis on The Ride of a Lifetime
“"We recently read [this book] in the 'This Week in Startups' book club."”
Saagar Enjeti on The Ride of a Lifetime
“"[Details] the evolution of the modern-American media conglomerate."”
Tim Ferriss on The Ride of a Lifetime
“"The negotiation stories with Steve Jobs alone make this book worth the read."”
Brené Brown on The Ride of a Lifetime
“"Leadership gold—you won’t forget the stories or the lessons."”
