the.dreamfinder
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The guy who had a relationship with a lower level ABC employee, then TV Journalist, now wife Willow Bay, deciding what is and is not “adult content” is quite rich.
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On layoffs, very bad attendance, and Iger's legacy being one of disgrace
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The guy who had a relationship with a lower level ABC employee, then TV Journalist, now wife Willow Bay, deciding what is and is not “adult content” is quite rich.
Animaniac93-98
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In other words, there's nothing special or unique about Iger and the only reason he's had so much trouble finding a successor is his ego and self-serving political calculations.
Animaniac93-98
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Iger's success, is the success of others, and the brand power that Disney had built after 80+ years of operation.
He was not involved in the creation of Frozen, or the MCU, or there when Star Wars in the 70s was an expensive gamble. The one theme park opened during his time was another Magic Kingdom.
He success is really more like luck. Lucky to be at the right place at the right time. Working for ABC when Disney bought it. Getting picked by Eisner to be COO and then as successor. Deciding to buy Marvel after Paramount released Iron Man and was developing the MCU etc.
But he's glad to take the credit and association. Just like how he keeps pretending to be BFFs with Steve Jobs after his death.
He was not involved in the creation of Frozen, or the MCU, or there when Star Wars in the 70s was an expensive gamble. The one theme park opened during his time was another Magic Kingdom.
He success is really more like luck. Lucky to be at the right place at the right time. Working for ABC when Disney bought it. Getting picked by Eisner to be COO and then as successor. Deciding to buy Marvel after Paramount released Iron Man and was developing the MCU etc.
But he's glad to take the credit and association. Just like how he keeps pretending to be BFFs with Steve Jobs after his death.
I'm surprised he still has these ambitions. Iger is worth more than $500M. He should just lead the good retired life when he leaves Disney.
Animaniac93-98
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He could live very comfortably with his net worth, and rest well knowing his time as CEO was considered successful by the general public, but he increasingly wants to be seen as a "great person" in his own right a la Jobs, Walt etc. He shied away from the public spotlight for years, but now wants more personal praise and attention. Seems like a mid/late life crisis.
Brer Panther
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Iger is to Disney what the pandemic is to America.
He could have started by not entangling the company so closely with China.
Animaniac93-98
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Getting into US politics now with his background on China is poorly timed, because a dislike of their government is one of the very few things that both sides of American politics agree about.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Well...promotions through “interaction” is a time honored American tradition. You spend most of your waking hours at work.
It’s as American as apple pie...baseball...and Indian tears (what?)
A certain US senator (Georgia! Cough!) is a testament to that if you look at personal history.
So Iger’s Personal life doesn’t stand out much at all.
JoeCamel
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Iger in China is like Rex Tillerson negotiating a Saudi oil deal, you can't divest the history of the business from the man. Let him go to the UK, he can't screw that up any worse than it is. Well maybe the Mary Poppins people but does he care?
Animaniac93-98
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Or just not get into politics at all. Corporate CEOs shouldn't automatically feel/be entitled to certain positions in government.
the.dreamfinder
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“Why be a governor or senator when you can be king of Disneyland.”- Some Guy
WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
That's really saying something. I'll bet THAT video won't ever surface to the big media and public for comparisons.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
*superficially* they agree...it’s a talking point.
The reality is both sides and all their supporters love Beijing...it’s just that many of them don’t know it.
RSoxNo1
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I'm not a fan of Iger, but that can be dialed back.
Iger needed to build a relationship with China to open SHDL. If one looks at the tag of the Disney T shirt they bought it is probably made in China. I don't agree with the politics of China but it is a no brainer in a business sense to grow one's business in a country with over one billion people. I'm surprised Iger was not involved with controversial Saudi leader bin Salam. bin Salam is building an enormous entertainment, leisure and sports lands that would make WDW look like Fun Spot in Orlando. Phillipe Gas, a 30 year Disney exec recently left Disney to be the CEO of this new venture in Saudi Arabia singing praises on bin Salam.
"Let China sleep, because when she wakes up she will move the world " - Napoleon Bonaparte
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I think you’re gripping the bat too tight, Hoss
Corporate CEOs are 100% about big money, largesse...which is exactly why they are always begged to be in government (most decline)
Everyone said the 80’s were so “great”...that’s how the government still runs - off failed robber baron economic ideas (not to get political...but It is what it is)
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I didn’t like the idea of Disney in China 20 ish years ago when I first heard of it.
Sometimes things that “make sense” on paper don’t actually pass the sniff test at all. File it under that.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Tillerson was the first person to come to mind...but there are many conflicts as examples
We all make hard choices. Iger made his on behalf of the company. Doesn't mean it was a "no brainer". Or that it was the right one.