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Bob's Mentors

Roone Arledge – President of ABC Sports

To tell great stories, you need great talent
Be decent and authentic – if you care for your people, they will care for you
Innovate or die – you’ll never have innovation if you operate out of fear
Embrace the unknown, mediocrity thrives in familiarity

Michael Eisner – CEO of Walt Disney from 1984-2005

Eisner’s Philosophy: Greatness is a collection of a lot of small things added up
Relentless pursuit of perfection – do what you need to do to make it better
The people who seek excellence identify patterns of success across different fields of discipline

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Bob Iger - CEO and Chairman of Disney

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Bob’s 10 Leadership Principles 1/2

Optimism – pragmatic enthusiasm for the possibility of achievement

Know what you don’t know and trust what you do

Bob Iger

Bob’s Success Philosophy

Bob said yes to every opportunity that presented itself. Not only to never miss an opportunity but more so to prove to himself that he was always capable of doing things unfamiliar to him.

Management Advice by Bob

Managing creative talent is not a science, it is subjective Give permission to fail – not for lack of effort but for pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Health Is Wealth

Bob is maniacal about his workout routine

Leadership Principles 2/2

Fairness – empathy and accessibility to everyone in the organization, no matter their role