The Ride of a Lifetime

"The Ride of a Lifetime" is a memoir by Robert Iger, the executive chairman of Disney and Time's 2019 Businessperson of the Year. In the book, Iger shares his journey and lessons learned as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company from 2005 to 2020. He discusses the three ideas that guided his leadership and vision for the company during a time of intense competition and rapid technological change: recommit to quality, embrace technology, and think bigger and global. Through his experiences, Iger outlines principles of leadership such as optimism, courage, decisiveness, and fairness. The book also highlights his relentless curiosity and approach to leadership, characterized by thoughtfulness, respect, and a focus on decency over dollars. Iger writes that the ideas in the book are universal, and can be applied to anyone looking to navigate their professional and personal lives with confidence and courage.