Bear hugs are not automatically creepy or harassment. He's just a friendly, lovable guy who got shafted and was not allowed to defend himself. I've always stood by to defend him, and it was a sad day for Disney to can him, against all evidence and brought forth by a hatchet job in THR.
Funny enough, I don't think the Christine comment is a conspiracy theory as much as it is just business. Setting your boss up for failure in a discrete manner is a skill.
I guess you didn't see Comcast in the list? You might look again.
They have a built-in excuse.
Okay 1) I never said it was appropriate, and 2) Hollywood bigwigs are not "the workplace."
I don't want to derail this thread yet again, but is the implication of 2) that inappropriate behaviour is to be accepted by Hollywood bigwigs?
I’m from the microwaved poodles generation and I’d rather hear that than Bob C speak on behalf of Disney again.
I'm saying what's inappropriate in my office or my analyst's cubicle is not necessarily what's appropriate or inappropriate at a post-premiere cocktail party. I think Lasseter's actions were inappropriate for either environment, but he's not Harvey Weinstein. There are degrees of bad and I think his fall into "worthy of a second chance given a sincere apology and evidence that he's changed his behavior."
Failure to keep his personal issues out of the workplace and the press? Not much a of a stretch. It's pretty much the poster child for "gone too far"
How many years did Iger and the Board have to cultivate a worthy successor to Iger? Even with his multiple extensions and Post CEO tenure?
What I'm saying is that what Lasseter does is miles away from Harvey Weinstein. I would be honored and thrilled to receive a bear hug from John Lasseter, and I think I'd get along quite well with him.
Congrats!
That's not what happened. That's the narrative for the news cycle, but guarantee that's not what actually happened.
Well, when Pixar was gearing up in the '90s, the press reported on Lasseter's hugs quite approvingly, saying it was proof that he's a real great guy.
I remember when people disliked MMC, but honestly it was the best thing to happen to Mickey in years up to that point. I remember catching glimpses of it at an age where I considered myself "too old" for preschool shows, and finding myself charmed with it. It's a solid educational show.
