Quotes by Bob Iger

The heart and soul of the company is creativity and innovation.

— Bob Iger

Love

The riskiest thing we can do is just maintain the status quo.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.

— Bob Iger

Education

I have a fondness for jazz, particularly for jazz singers, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald all the way through the Sinatra era.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

Sometimes I feel like I'm a contestant in a reality show that probably would be called The Apprentice Survivor Millionaire.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

I get up at 4:30 in the morning, seven days a week, no matter where I am in the world.

— Bob Iger

Life

I'm committed to increasing long-term value for shareholders and am confident we will continue to do so through the successful execution of our core strategic priorities: the creation of high quality, branded content and experiences, the use of technology, and creating growth in numerous and exciting international markets.

— Bob Iger

Success

People still love a good story, and I don't think that will change.

— Bob Iger

Love

I began as a weatherman and I learned very quickly I wasn't very good at it.

— Bob Iger

Education

I'm privileged and grateful to lead The Walt Disney Company and our talented, dedicated team at this exciting time.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

Keeping it simple for the consumer is incredibly dire.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

For us to grow globally, it's not enough to just be an exporter. We have to be a creator.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

I don't want to sound too critical, but we're taking a wait-and-see approach on UltraViolet.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

I drive myself to and from work. I love the privacy.

— Bob Iger

Love

I ride a bike and use aerobic equipment twice a week, and work out with a trainer, lifting weights.

— Bob Iger

Success

I started off wanting very much to be a newscaster.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

I think it is important for people who are given leadership roles to assume that role immediately.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

I think it is incredibly important to be open and accessible and treat people fairly and look them in the eye and tell them what is on your mind.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

People don't like to follow pessimists.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

We have a unique opportunity as Disney because it really is the only true global entertainment brand.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

We're delighted to be working with Apple to offer fans a new and innovative way to experience our wildly popular shows.

— Bob Iger

Success

It's in our best interest to put some of the old rules aside and create new ones and follow the consumer - what the consumer wants and where the consumer wants to go.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom

Netflix, Amazon, iTunes - whatever platforms emerge - we are looking at as having the same potential that home video had for the movie business. Which means there are entirely new opportunities to monetize our capital investment in content and do so in ways that work for distributors, for consumers and for creators.

— Bob Iger

Success

Are there challenges? Absolutely. But in aggregate, this is a very strong and valuable company.

— Bob Iger

Wisdom