The Walt Disney Company Former CEO and Chairman Robert A. Iger | Full Interview | Code 2022 

generally good interview but Kara has an interrupting mode where she constantly overtalks and interrupts some people she interviews - this interview is a good example of that. A lot of disagreeable, constant interjections, trying to make a minor point to look smart, aggressively saying UMM HMM 1000x or "but go ahead..." - things that add no value and constant interruptions really detract from getting in depth...

Came here after learning Bob’s back at Disney!! I’ve never watched him speak at length before. What a smart and eloquent man. No wonder he’s done such amazing things for Disney in the past. Cheers to Bob returning!

Anyone here after hearing the news? Shocked he’s back.

Bob Iger is 71, he's sharp, he dresses well, he's in great shape and handsome af. Hope to be like him if I get to that age

What a fantastic interview, i was riveted. I loved the straight forward answers “telling it like it is”. ❤🤘

That was an excellent interview by Bob! I sent the information to my friends and family to watch… entertainment is more that turning on the switch and learning the decisions taken to put it on the screen is remarkable.

Enjoyed this interview. Good book too.

He’s an awesome CEO, sad to see him leave Disney. Highly recommend his book👍

I can’t believe that he’s back for Disney!

He is obviously very bright. The way he talks is a true professional. Say what you want about Disney but as a aspiring salesperson I admire the cadence Iger has

Lucky enough to have his booked signed by him during the pandemic. Legend.

Thank you for sharing..

And he’s back at Disney! Leaving a bolder legacy!

Would love an edit of this with the interviewer muted. Bob is brilliant and it’s unfortunate we have to suffer through the other side of this

Iger is so seasoned.

WELL HE'S BACK!

Iger projects so much confidence. His investments were interesting as they are very focused on tech transformation, I wish someone would have asked if he thinks tech can also tarnish experiences/media. As an example: I love the parks and have been a handful of times both as a kid and up to 6-7 years ago as an adult I recall the feeling of immersion he described well... However, I went to one of the parks a few weeks ago for the first time in several years and it seemed to me a requirement that you have the park app open constantly to be able to actually do anything. Some aspects were great like seeing photos appear on there so you could see if they came out well, etc, but it definitely felt like a job managing the itinerary w/ the rides and whatnot - somewhat dampened the immersion for me.

Bob Iger was AMAZING!!!! But she seriously need to shut the f up and let him talk!!

Ma man is back at Disney!! Prepare for another ride of a lifetime!!!

Netflix is not a technology company it a online streaming service.

I miss Iger at the helm

He's back folks!

Iger is a class act.

stop interrupting, stop overtalking your interviewees, it's so frustrating

What a great interview. Well done all.

Bob Iger is a class act. The intervierwer is so rude. Bob igers book is amazing, def worth the read!

A brilliant businessman, I enjoyed his book and this conversation

Welcome Back

Interesting interview

I’m glad he’s coming back he’s extremely thoughtful articulate and he was a great CEO Disney is fortunate he agreed to come back

Anyone know what kind of shoes he’s wearing?

Tell her to stop interrupting

She taught me superior mathematics. He teaches trust

Iger always project an image of someone who is comfortable in his own skin. He has a history of being a thoughtful executive.

He always has a great collar game.

Wow what an excellent orator, and clearly intelligent man! Really enjoyed hearing him speak with such confidence! I am really looking forward to seeing what he can do for the Disney company again!

I have nothing without u

Can anyone tell what Iger is mouthing at timestamp 42:04 ? Just before, someone asks him "what percent of twitter user were bots, 10%? 20%?" and he says "I don't remember" but then mouths something and does a hand gesture implying more than 20%, but I can't tell exactly what he's mouthing.

37:10 I always avoid teh 'what're your greatest weaknesses' question on interviews - because I don't focus on the negatives - but what I can work with and that leads to something. Why focus on teh negative? that doesn't do anything? When you can focus on what matters instead (- of neglecting it).

Weird how they sit so close together

42:00 😂 Elon would double that

What a classy guy he is - a true inspirational leadership example

All I want for Christmas Carol is His Excellency

if you let him talk - genius comes out - a gem - w/ everything.

Your Excellency! I lay my life aside to serve you

Welcome to Disney!

20:44 So this is awkward!!

23:20 in post-scarcity - I believe - creators are self-funding their creations - after working for that money. Then they release their work for free without expecting any compensation in return - because it's their own work. However, they can position themselves in a way where it can make money (or at least be bartered), or people donate when it helps them out and they want to see it continued. No one should wait on money to get things done nor make money steer their passions. This is how I live my life - and believe it's how it should be - because building something has value even if there's no money involved!

She would be a lot happier if she made as much money as a CEO’s she interviews.

He has genuine humility.

Great CEO / Leader. Great business moves and pivots during his time at Disney. Steve Burke is another great leader. All from Disney

He’s incredibly charismatic 🥰

0:25 is strawberries an iron man 2 reference? Unintentional or intentional? haha

that chair looks uncomfortable lol but it sure as heck maintains your posture

today the competetion is very tough in terms of viweing platforms.. there are so many so one has to be on toes all the time what yu are offering to audience and do not forget that some of the classic golden platinum age dinosaurus iwth their repeat value fare which still absorbs the audience which loves that art of story telling, so in this case a secondary revenue generator has to be there like these theme parks along with conventional showbiz studios

13:26 did she just say Netscape? Lol

He's a better CEO than Bob Paycheck I'll tell ya that.

Bob Iger to Steve Jobs is like Dr. Neil Barnard for Michelle Obama (her My Plate). Both had their ideas popularized without credits for it.

Wow the Q&A was terrible

To be honest, I always felt Chapek was installed by the board because it was thought he would be easy for Iger to remotely manipulate. Chapek took the job that anyone would take. Plus that way, Iger didn't have to actually be ON the job and deal with the COVID lockdowns.Iger could step in as necessary. Just imo.

She is such an interesting host because she allows herself to be very bold and her guests don't seem to mind it :O)

30:15 Disney definitely entered the imagination age. No brainer.

I agree with yoyoma - if you are happy with something - then it doesn't matter the success. People know what's great and what's not and will work with it all - and when they see better - they'll go to it. It's all about encouraging happiness - because that's the path that transfers to better. Can't do that if you start off just working hard - because it's burnout. Gotta have the passion to fuel the starting point. From happiness - you can go anywhere - that's why it's ok to start small - bigger stuff happens all the time! It's all about being ready - which hard work with misery, nonchalance, and/or emotionless - puts you in the position but doesn't give you what you need. We all work with what's best and what we think is best for us - even if it's not right - being on track gives us the tools to think - how to do better.

Streaming services will never surpass streaming services, simply because streaming services will never be big enough to enter every single countries market. Cinema has a much bigger footprint, and will continue to do so. Community and shared experience is the key dynamic here. Lovely discussion, none the less. Very insightful.

All i know under him their movies which came out, had a certain standard and great production designs value, all of it very good though remakes not much original scripting except few though that "moana" one...

He realised he had to make big bets on digital and did so... and it paid off. CEOs need to take note.

Kara is annoying. The last comment was right on the mark. She's constan...constant...constantly interrupts his thought process and is flippant ordering on insulting to boot.

I can't believe maker studios was a bust with epic rap battles. Crazy!

He needs to come back. Chapek is ruining Disney.

She’s so disrespectful to bob, interrupting, not caring about his book, and saying how he doesn’t give a f***. Get a new host

Bob Paycheck is destroying this mans legacy.

Came here for Bob, left bc of the interviewer

She keeps interupting him.

Don’t want to get too political, but I’d love to see Bob Iger as Commander in Chief. To say the USA would be in great hands with him at the helm is an understatement. Want to see America drive prosperity? Give Mr. Iger the job and it’ll occur.

let me tell all of them from audience point of view which is what i do to create... audience always want good carefully crafted new content.. sure, lotof earlier made fare fall into repeat value of classics if made that way first.. but the way i saw netflix went into overdrive of tucca content which then is like a bubble which nobody wants to see....

Iger is amazing. Kara is insufferable, as always.

6:00 if you can't beat em or join em, don't get in their way.

Enjoyed her “interruptions” the most

30:45 acknowledge reality, provide solutions. This is my dream.

24:47 "The creative community will_____ be hot in Los Angeles" WDI Imagineering no longer moving to Florida??

This had the potential to be a fantastic interview but the annoying host ruined it. I cringed after 75 per cent of the times she spoke. Bob deserved better..... In fact, we all did.

kara swisher please stop interrupting your guest. people are here to watch the guest, notyou

pranamam sir🙏

he's kinda...hot

Kara is a great interviewer that teases Bob a bit and knows her stuff. She is talking to Bob on an equal level, and reading the reactions, some viewers are apparently not used to it? To me, she is a much better interviewer than someone just nodding and asking questions…

Brava Kara. Terrific interview.

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If only they had set near each other.

Give me you

What is this guy's fitness routine? 70 is his 40

Would be an absolutely phenomenal President. It’s too bad the best candidate for the job doesn’t always win….

He talks about good content after destroying every good franchise that had the back luck of being on that platform

What a awesome interview but Kara is extremely annoying and keep interrupting and making remarks and sounds where she should shut her mouth and let her guest talk.

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Brief comment: Glad Mr. Iger is back at the WDW company. Not that my view counts, but WDW in Orlando, FL needs some ride upgrades w/lower hotel prices & above all, all the past secrecy which is bullshit in this day & age, needs to end & WDW needs to build and place a new monorail system to replace their overly aging fleet. A few years back one of the doors stayed open & did not close completely. If, god forbid, a customer falls out of a present monorail, the resulting press attacks will be very detrimental to the company. WDW needs new updated monorails within 1-2 years, please Mr. Iger, make it happen. New lands also need to be built at WDW in the years ahead. The current park is getting dated & predictable.

WILL SHE EVER STOP INTERRUPTING HIM!???!!!! Omg it’s intolerable.

Bob is cool

She interrupted a lot and I don’t understand why. She’s a great interviewer but this one wasn’t her best

Horrible interviewer. Just hush up and let him talk! The constant interruptions are incredibly rude.

I wont go back to elementary school. Code? Huh? The Ringer? Change the name!!! Until, then I cant watch