Pessimism on the other hand, will dampen moral and have flow-on negative effects across the business.
Especially in difficult moments, the people you lead need to feel confident in your ability to focus on what matters and not operate from a position of defensiveness and self-preservation” “Optimism sets a different machine in motion. Further, an optimistic leader can be a source of comfort for their team during challenging times for the company: An optimistic leader shows confidence in their team by giving them permission to fail without feeling their roles are on the line. Asking people to take on tasks they are not comfortable doing is much harder when they don’t feel you have their back. Optimistic leadership is key for motivating your team to acheive challenging tasks. (or “no one wants to follow a pessimist”) Climbing a corporate ladder is an experience shared by many people early in their careers and practical advice in this area would have been welcome. While I liked the book, I was disappointed that Iger devoted less time to the lessons from his early years climbing the corporate ladder than to his later years leading Disney. The book is an easy read and filled with compelling stories and many famous faces making an appearance. Iger recounts his working life starting as a studio supervisor with ABC television in 1974, climbing the corporate ladder to become the sixth CEO of the Walt Disney company and leading transformational change to reinvent it as a powerhouse of 21st century entertainment industry.
“The Ride of a Lifetime” by Robert “Bob” Iger highlights the lessons in creative leadership that have underpinned his rise to CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
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