Robert Iger

“You can't allow tradition to get in the way of innovation.”

“We have to be true to our brand. Our brand is our legacy.”

“Don't be in the business of playing it safe. Be in the business of creating possibilities for greatness.”

“Ask the questions you need to ask, admit without apology what you don’t understand, and do the homework to learn what you need to learn.”

“Optimism. It’s a pragmatic quality, not an ephemeral one. It’s about believing in yourself and the people you’re leading.”

“It’s about creating an environment where people feel confident and supported, where they’re not afraid to fail.”

“The relational aspect of being a leader is vitally important.”

“It’s in our best interest to put some of the old rules aside and create new ones.”

“My father taught me that you should never let your ego get in the way of making a good decision.”

“We have to be relentless in our pursuit of perfection. We have to be willing to disrupt ourselves.”

“You have to have a sense of yourself and a sense of your own moral compass.”

“If you approach your work and life with a sense of wonder, you’ll look at everything as an opportunity.”

“People will respect you for your honesty, even if they don't agree with you.”

“Focus on the future, not the past.”

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

“What I’ve really learned over time is that optimism is a very important part of leadership.”

“The riskiest thing you can do is just maintain the status quo.”

“Innovate or die, and there’s no turning back.”

“True authority and true leadership come from knowing who you are and not pretending to be anything else.”