About this episode

This episode explores the leadership trait of optimism and how tone influences culture during challenging times.

In this episode we continue our journey through Bob Iger's book: The Ride of a Lifetime. Today we explore an often overlooked leadership trait: Optimism. Today we define what optimism really is and how tone shapes culture during times of pressure and uncertainty.

People in this episode

Host: Brad Otto

Topics covered

• optimism
• leadership
• tone
• culture
• pressure
• uncertainty

Keywords

• optimism
• leadership
• tone
• culture
• Bob Iger
• pressure
• uncertainty

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