Cirque du Soleil's Leadership Lessons

Breathed new life into the film studios

New distribution models, including a partnership with Apple and making Disney's shows available on the iTunes store

The CEO served on Apple's board, and Steve Jobs was on Disney's board of directors, facilitating collaboration and innovation

<p>Effective communication, both internally and externally</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main challenge Disney faces is dealing with losses from its streaming service, declining advertising revenue, and a lackluster string of movie launches. To address this, Disney has extended Bob Iger's contract as CEO to see the company through a multi-year transformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zenia Mucha, the communications head, who had a voice in major corporate decisions and protected the CEO and Disney's reputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'boomerang CEO' refers to Bob Iger's return to the top of Disney after having previously served as CEO from 2005 to 2020.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helped to build trust and confidence in his leadership, and was a key factor in his success</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The controversy surrounds Disney's feud with Florida Governor and American presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis after speaking out against a controversial bill that addresses gender issues in the classroom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some critics argue that Iger has failed to appoint a viable successor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The quote emphasizes the importance of collective effort and collaboration in achieving success, which is relevant to the passage's discussion of Disney's transformation under Bob Iger's leadership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The implication is that Iger will continue to lead Disney through a critical period of transformation, ensuring stability and continuity during a challenging time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They fear that new ideas might break something that already works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To rethink how the company engages with customers and employees using technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Little deviation from established processes and a reluctance to try new ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He hired hundreds of new employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He rose through the ranks at digital native companies like Amazon, Yahoo!, and AOL.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Getting the company to be comfortable with the possibility of errors and mistakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decision Sprint: The New Way to Innovate into the Unknown and Move from Strategy to Action</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connecting the dots between new technologies and innovations and the heritage of these companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That the show must go on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because technologies are evolving at a faster-than-ever pace, and it's a must-have for companies to stay competitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Journalist and editor-at-large</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Think:Act Magazine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strategic and thoughtful approach that takes bold risks, but not at any cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It implies a lack of strategy and thoughtfulness in innovation, which is no longer effective even for companies like Google</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To see what's around the corner</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Getting buy-in from existing employees is key to success</p> Signup and view all the answers

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