First published 2005
Stewart reveals how America's most famous entertainment company descended into internal warfare. The author gained unprecedented access to CEO Michael Eisner, board member Roy Disney, executives, and private correspondence to uncover the truth behind years of corporate conflict. Through detailed reporting, Stewart exposes the power struggles, personality clashes, and strategic disagreements that brought Disney to the brink of collapse. The book documents how competing visions for the company's future created deep divisions within its leadership. Stewart examines the roles played by key figures in escalating tensions and the consequences of their decisions. Previously hidden letters and documents provide new insights into the motivations driving each side of the conflict. The narrative traces how creative differences evolved into personal vendettas that threatened Disney's stability. Stewart's investigation answers longstanding questions about the company's most turbulent period. This account offers readers an inside look at corporate politics at the highest level and shows how even beloved institutions can be torn apart by internal strife.
Genres: history, business, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: insider-account, power-dynamics
Setting: America
Period: 21st-century
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