Robert Iger

when I’m the one attending a meeting with a group outside of Disney, I make sure to connect and speak with every person at the table. It’s a small gesture, but I remember how it felt to be the overlooked sidekick, and anything that reminds you that you’re not the center of the universe is a good thing.

Managing your own time and respecting others’ time is one of the most vital things to do as a manager

Disney had done due diligence about the assets they purchased, but there was no way they could understand all of the complexities of the company they were about to own

Finding that balance between accepting credit for real achievements and not making too much of the hype from the outside world has only gotten more necessary during my years as CEO